Battle of Marshall 150: Speaker, fiddler bring to life Civil War-era mid-Missouri

Submitted by Eric Crump on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 05:32

What was life like in mid-Missouri during the Civil War?

To answer that question, the Battle of Marshall 150th Anniversary Commemoration has asked Arrow Rock State Historic Site Administrator and historian Michael Dickey to speak Saturday, April 13, at the sixth Second Saturday event in the year-long commemoration.

The next question -- what did life sound like? -- will be address by Prof. Emeritus Howard Wight Marshall and his fiddle.

Battle of Marshall 150: After the battle: Pain, exultation will mingle at Civil War field hospital re-enactment

Submitted by Eric Crump on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 05:29

It might be difficult for people today to envision the conditions of a Civil War field hospital. Today, clean and effective medical care is commonplace. To really comprehend what medical care was like during the Civil War, it might be necessary to take a brief trip to 1863.

To make the journey possible, the Battle of Marshall 150th Anniversary Commemoration committee has enlisted the help of the Missouri Brigade Medical Services, a re-enactment unit led by Charles Cunningham.

Are you willing to pitch in?

Submitted by Eric Crump on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 15:00

"Many hands make light work."

It's an old saying because it's so often true. The Battle of Marshall 150th Anniversary Commemoration is a project that benefits from having enough volunteers to make sure everyone performing or visiting our events are well cared for, to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Plus, volunteering is fun. You get more of an inside look at the event, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you contributed to something that Marshall can be proud of.

March and beyond

Submitted by Eric Crump on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 12:34

Don't look at the weather outside, look at the calendar! Spring is almost here, and we know because the annual Marshall Cultural Council Craft & Art Show is right around the corner -- Saturday, March 23. Oh, and spring officially starts March 20.

Craft & Art Show

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 23
Marshall High School

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Craft & Art Fair Vendor Registration

Submitted by Eric Crump on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 06:04

Marshall Cultural Council will hold its annual Craft and Art Festival

March 23, 2013

at Marshall High School, 805 S. Miami Ave., Marshall, MO.

first come, first reserved!

Applications are due March 1, 2013. Participants will be notified when registration and payment are received. No refunds after March 5, 2013. Notification of booth assignment will be mailed by March 10, 2013. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.

Please make checks payable to the Marshall Cultural Council (MCC) and mail to Kathy Green, 106 E. Rosehill, Marshall, MO 65340. For more information, contact Kathy at kakgreen@yahoo.com or 660-229-4845.

February

Submitted by Eric Crump on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 16:19

Winter doldrums? No way! Marshall Cultural Council has lots going on in the coming weeks. Come hang out with us and keep boredom at bay.

Celebrate Freedom!

Life was grim in Saline County during the war. The economy was in ruins. Guerrilla fighters and Union militiamen terrorized civilians and each other. But the end of the war meant more than an end to rampant violence. It mean freedom for one-third of the county residents who had until then been held in slavery.

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3rd 2nd Saturday lecture Jan. 12

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 14:59

We had a wonderful turnout at the 3rd 2nd Saturday event! Thanks to our presenters, to the people who showed up to learn from Marvin Wilhite and Bryan Ivlow, to the Windmill Gallery owners, Rita Thompson and Kim Duncan, for being such great hosts, and to the steering committee for working so hard to bring things together.

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