Last Stand at Rebel Creek: The Osage as Union Allies in Civil War Kansas
Date and Time: January 29, 2023, 2:00 PM CT
Location:
Rollin "Red" Vandever Memorial Park Community Bldg, 10392 Jade RD, Fredonia
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As conflicts between states increased during the Civil War, both the Union and the Confederacy tried to use the Osage to achieve their own aims. Initially divided over how their people should respond in the face of escalating struggles, the Osage eventually emerged as important allies of the Union forces, thwarting an 1863 Confederate expedition tasked with reviving Southern resistance in Colorado and New Mexico territories. This presentation explores the Osage contributions to the Union cause in Kansas during the Civil War. Presented by Isaias McCaffery.
This presentation is part of "21st Century Civics," a collection of resources that invite Kansans to participate in community discussions and learn more about the history of American democracy and the shared responsibilities of citizenship.
Sponsored by: Wilson County Historical Society & Museum
For more information about this event, please contact:
Leanne Githens
(620) 378-3307
http://www.wilsoncountyhistoricalsociety.org