2011 William Clarke Quantrill Society Reunion
October 8, 2011

9 AM     The Big Blue - Blue Ridge Tour          $12
An important part of Quantrill Guerrilla country was the Big Blue-Blue Ridge area of Jackson County and the area was the site of numerous engagements. We will visit Wallace Grove (where the old Quantrill Reunions were held from 1912-1929) as well as Pitcher Cemetery, The Devil’s Backbone, Big Blue Bridge (where at least 3 skirmishes occurred), MESCO Pictures site and other locations of particular interest.
We leave from the south side of the Independence Square.

1 PM     Return to Independence Square     Lunch on Your Own

1 PM     George Bingham Historical Programs by the Jackson County Historical Society. The 1866 election paintings are portrayed. This is outside and free.

2 PM     William Clarke Quantrill Society
Headquarters open at the Courthouse Exchange on the South side of the Independence square.
                  Membership matters, books and exhibits

4 PM     William Clarke Quantrill Society Annual Meeting
At Headquarters.

6 PM     Banquet and Awards Dinner          $13
Paul Peterson will speak on “Confessions of a Guerrilla Author”

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