The William Clarke Quantrill Society, Inc. is a Missouri Not-for-Profit corporation dedicated to the study of the Border War and the Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas border with an emphasis on the lives of Quantrill, his men, his supporters, his adversaries, and the resulting historical record. We also collect and disseminate genealogical information about Quantrill, his men and their descendents.

The William Clarke Quantrill Society publishes a newsletter called the “No Quarterly," conducts an annual reunion, and cosponsors several other events.  See our Membership page for additional information.

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     $10
Presented by the Jackson County Historical Society. The 1866 election paintings are portrayed. This is outside and includes a Box Lunch.                       

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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