Join us on Saturday, June 10th 2023 for a FREE family event of history, food, music, and fun!
- Civil War era live music
- German meal
- Soldier encampment
- Cannon firing demonstrations
- Period craft and games for the kids
Salute to German Troops
A key group of Union soldiers who fought at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek were German immigrants. They joined the Union Army in large numbers to fight against slavery, to preserve the Union, and to prove their loyalty to their new homeland. Some barely spoke English. Fortunately for them their leader was a German schoolmaster from St. Louis named Franz Sigel. Many of these new Americans would see their first taste of battle under Sigel at Carthage, Missouri, then fight in the much larger battle at Wilson’s Creek.
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Commanding Sponsor
- 20 event tickets
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Division Sponsor
- 10 event tickets
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I Want To Attend!
Admission to the event is FREE, but advanced meal tickets are required for the meal. All proceeds help the Foundation preserve the rich history of the Ozarks and the Battlefield! No advanced meal tickets can be purchased after June 8th 2023.
- Live music performances from 2-6pm
- German meal serviced from 4-6pm
- Tours of the Ray House
- Games and crafts for the kids
- Civil War era cannon firing at Tour Stop 5
- Civil War encampment at Tour Stop 5
