Missouri’s past during the Civil War was very divided and the state was 3rd in having the most battles during the war.  Museum Hill Bed and Breakfast has created an awesome website dedicated to the history of the Civil War in the Pony Express Region of the state: Northwest Missouri Civil War Excursions. The site has plenty of places to visit. Use this site as a self guided Civil War Itinerary while lodging at Museum Hill Be…... Read more >

The Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, MO will be hosting a series of  free events in its archaeology series.  Tuesday, June 3, 2008  at 7PM will present Steve Dasovich, Ph.D., head of the Cultural Resource Services Division for SCI Engineering, Inc. leading a discussion about the Civil War in the Arcadia Valley (Iron County, MO). Steve Dasovich will be speaking in the AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room.  Sunday, June…... Read more >

June 28, 2008 – June 29, 2008 Waverly On June 28 the Confederates will capture the “Sunshine” and confiscate her load. On June 29 the Union will recalim their freight. There will be music, skirmishes, antiques, food, plus many more entertaining events. Fireworks on Saturday night. Doublles horseshoe tournament on Sunday. We are also celebrating Founders’ Day. The newly organized General Jo Shelby Iron Brigadde will be having …... Read more >

Forensic archaeologists Dr. Doug Scott and Dr. Steve Dasovich led a team through the fields east of Boonville on November 8 – 10 in search of evidence of the site of the First Battle of Boonville.  This is the first comprehensive study of the battle site.  The available literature, and dozens of battle relics found by the team, will be studied and plotted. Look for news of the detailed findings of Scott’s team on this site.   ...... Read more >