Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation

"On reaching the main body, I found it formed some 300 yards north of Mine Creek - a deep, lightly wooded stream with abrupt caving banks.... After a slight skirmish, the enemy was seen to deploy from behind the left of his line in a heavy column of attack, completely turning our right. Suddenly, the first and second lines gave way, and rushing in great disorder ran over and broke the eight right companies of my regiment. The same wild panic seemed to seize everything."

-- Col. Colton Greene,
Brigade Commander,
Confederacy

Living History

The Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation, in cooperation with the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site, is proud to sponsor several interpretive events and programs throughout the year. These events serve to tell the story of the Battle of Mine Creek and its role in the Civil War, as well as to provide an educational outlet for all people interested in American history.

Upcoming Events for 2008

October 4th and 5th - General Pleasanton Days
Pleasanton, Kansas

Mine Creek Battlefield Moonlight Tour
Date & time to be scheduled Reenactors and living historians interested in participating Phone 913.352.8890. We can use volunteers with period clothing - men and women, blue, gray or civilian.

November 7, 2008 Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation Blue and Gray Banquet
Phone: 913.352.8890 • Tickets: $20 each • Time:6:30
This year's banquet will be held at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Fort Scott, KS. There will be dinner, special guests, speakers, fundraising auction, and music. Reservations are required. Feel free to attend in period clothing if you like. If you would like to donate items for the auction please bring those to the visitors' center at the battlefield or to Dr. Spencers residence at 816 E. National Ave. in Fort Scott, KS. Any books should be in like-new condition.

For more information on events, contact the historic site via e-mail or at (913) 352-8890.

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