About This Site
About This Site
Missouri-Kansas Border War Network A Lasting Legacy of Rebellion and Reconciliation. Established in 2006, the Border War Network was organized to intentionally connect the places, events, and stories of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas during the 1850s-1860s. Years of the Border War and the American Civil War. The Missouri-Kansas Border region birthed many men
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Our History
History
The MO/KS Border War Network is dedicated to providing resources for the study of the civil strife which took place from 1854 to 1865. It is a unique story of the American experience which lives on into the 21st Century. The Border War rivalry of the Missouri University and Kansas University sports teams traces its
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Events
Civil War Kids Day Title: Civil War Kids Day Location: 400 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO Description: May 28, 2011 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Games, dance, skits, music and Civil War re-enactors provide lots of fun and learning activities geared to children. Dawn to dusk at the Sharp-Hopper Log Cabin, 400 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO Sponsored and organized by
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Title: Archaeology at the Battle of Island Mound Site Location: Butler, Missouri Description: The public is invited to visit the DNR sponsored archaeological survey and dig site on Saturday, June 18th. Visitors will gather at the Bates County Museum and caravan to the site. Reservations are encouraged. Call 660-679-0134 or email bcmuseum@earthlink.net Start Time: 10:00
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