Mine Creek Brigade
Members of the Mine Creek Brigade are part of a national association of citizens supporting the preservation and development of the battlefield at Mine Creek. Members acknowledge the fact that America's battlefield's are being lost to commercial and residential development every day. In addition, members believe the battlefield land at Mine Creek is no less important than the hallowed ground at Gettysburg or Antietem and that the men who fought, struggled and died here are no less worth remembering than those who fought on fields more famous. Therefore, the association's mission is to save as much of the battlefield at Mine Creek as possible -- as a gift to future generations.

Benefits of Membership
Association members will receive a quarterly newsletter produced by staff of the battlefield site with contributions from foundation board members. In addition, members will be invited to all special events at the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site. Members will also receive an official certificate of membership, suitable for framing. All contributions to the Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.

Levels of Giving
Individual -- $10
Premium Family -- $20*

* The "Premium Family" level of giving is our most popular membership category and allows you and your family to visit the Mine Creek site as often as you wish during the year. In 2004, your membership card will also include entrance to the 104th Anniversary Celebration and Reenactment for up to four family members. That's a savings of $20 based on the public admission price of $5 per person. Come join and be part of the Mine Creek Brigade. Several events are being planned this year for members only, including a reception and V.I.P. tour of the battlefield in May or early June.

To join the Mine Creek Brigade, send a check or money order to: Mine Creek Brigade, c/o Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation, 816 E. National Ave., Fort Scott, Kan. 66701. For more information, contact Dr. John Spencer, foundation president.