Save the Cave
Every building that stood along the main line of battle during the August 1862 Battle of Lone Jack is gone -- except for the Cave Hotel, which served as Union Maj. Emory Foster's headquarters until it was set afire during the battle. Now, the Lone Jack Historical Society is trying to save the remaining parts of it. And they could use your help.
The society has until April 1 to pay off a $13,000 short-term note they used to secure the building when it came up for sale last year. They need to raise $11,545 by April to secure the building so they can begin restoring it to its period appearance.
Every little bit helps. You can click here to see where to mail donations (a dedicated checking account has been set up at a local bank) or to make an online donation via PayPal. Commission exhibit availableThe Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission's traveling exhibit may be available for display at your event. The 10' x 20' tent contains about 60 percent of the content of the Missouri State Archive's 'Divided Loyalties' exhibit and explores the war in Missouri, its causes and its aftermath. It appeared at the re-enactments at Wilson's Creek and Lexington in 2011 and is scheduled to cross the border into Kansas and spend part of July at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm in Olathe. Having a re-enactment or living history event and interested in the exhibit? Contact us . | Boots and Saddles Selected events
March 3, Arrow Rock
March 10-11, New MadridApril 7, Arrow Rock
May 4-6, Jefferson City
Check out our full listing of events here.
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