at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
Saturday Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014
Pilot Knob, Mo.
Join us for a week of events marking 150 years since the battle. Activities will take place on the stage near the museum at the historic site. Click here to read the news release.
Saturday, Sept. 20
BLUES CONCERT
Noon and 2 p.m. starring Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
DIXIELAND CONCERT H
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. starring St. Louis Levee Band
Sunday, Sept. 21
HIKES ON PILOT KNOB MOUNTAIN hosted by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Get a rare chance to hike at Pilot Knob National Wildlife Refuge. This 90-acre refuge, located at the top of Pilot Knob Mountain, is typically closed to the public. Space is limited. Check availability by calling 573-222-3589.
Monday, Sept. 22
THE MARMADUKE FAMILY OF MISSOURI – A FAMILY DIVIDED
7 p.m.
Speaker Mike Dickey shares more Missouri’s Civil War history through the story of the Marmaduke family.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
RICK THUM & HIS DULCIMER
7 p.m.
Enjoy a performance by Rick Thum, who has made his mark on every aspect of the hammered dulcimer world.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
2014 CIVIL WAR MUSIC and DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
7 p.m.
Experience Civil War history through this creative interpretation of the War Between the States.
Thursday, Sept. 25
ARTIFACT ROAD SHOW
7 p.m.
Experts will bring artifacts from the Civil War era and explain their history. Buying and selling of artifacts will not be permitted.
Friday, Sept. 26
PILOT KNOB MOUNTAIN BOYS CONCERT
7p.m. - 9 p.m.
Listen as young Arcadia Valley musicians play and sing authentic songs of the Civil War.
The Reenactment
Saturday, Sept. 27
BATTLE REENACTMENT
| 8 a.m. | Camps open to the public |
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site museum open |
| 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry Drill |
| 10 a.m. | Ladies programming |
| 10:30 a.m. | Special ceremony |
| Noon | Opening military ceremonies |
| Noon-6 p.m. | Programming on the main stage |
| 1 p.m. | Running battle to Fort begins |
| 1:30 p.m. | Main battle commences |
| 6 p.m. | Officer's Soiree |
| 7 p.m. | Grand Ball featuring Gum Spring Serenaders |
| 8:30 p.m. | Blowing up of Fort Davidson |
| 9:10 p.m. | Grand Ball resumes |
| 10 p.m. | Event and vendors close |
Sunday, Sept. 28
BATTLE REENACTMENT
| 8 a.m. | Camps open to the public |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site museum open |
| 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry Drill |
| 10 a.m. | Period Service by reenactors |
| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Programming on the main stage |
| 1:30 p.m. | Main battle commences |
| 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | Chris Sutton, first person: "The Civil War Riots in Missouri" |
| 4 p.m. | Event and vendors close |
