The Border Star Official Publication of the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri “Studying the Border War and Beyond” THIS MONTH IN THE WAR: Lawrence Raid, August 21, 1863. About 450 irregular Confederate raiders under William Clarke Quantrill started a dawn terrorist raid on Lawrence, Kansas, leaving 150 civilians dead, 30 wounded, and much of the town a smoking ruin. August 2013 The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri Hellish 1863 is hard for us to fathom today 2013 Officers by David W. Jackson President --------- Mike Calvert The Examiner ~ July 19-20-21, 2013 1st V.P. -------------- Pat Gradwohl 2nd V.P. ------------- Art Kelley In August 1863, martial law was enforced by the Federal military under an edict Secretary ---------- Karen Wells called “Order No. 11.” All local, elected, civil government and administration Treasurer ---------- Beverly Shaw was summarily discharged, nullified and otherwise superseded. Ancestors living Historian ------------ Barbara Hughes here along the western Missouri state line were under complete military control. Board Members Terry Chronister Chris Cooper What caused this drastic measure? Some say it was the burning of Lawrence, Barbara Hughes Don Moorehead Kansas, by Quantrill and his men, and that may have been the ultimate “straw.” Kathy Moorehead Steve Olson Carol Olson Liz Murphy But the flames between Missourians and Kansans had been flaring since around Terry McConnell 1854 when the issue of “slave state” vs. “free state” came to the forefront of the national debate. Missourians and Kansans crossed the border and wreaked havoc The Border Star Editor Dennis Myers on their so-called neighbors and destroyed and/or stole property. The situation 12800 E. 48th Street S. intensified and the behaviors and actions escalated over nearly a decade, and it Independence, MO 64055 would take a 500-page book to tell you half of the gory details. (816) 769-6490 In short, it was an awful time to live in the United States, and in our area Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month especially, though you rarely read about what happened here in U.S. history 7:00 p.m. textbooks. Villages of Jackson Creek 3980-A S. Jackson Drive It’s hard to paint a picture so you might grasp the intensity and calamity of those (lower level) uncivil times in local (and national) history. Picture having lived in your Independence, Missouri Independence or Blue Springs home for the last nine or ten years while all Visitors Always Welcome! around you, people have been verbally and physically fighting one another over Annual Dues petty differences to some major, fundamental beliefs and long-held traditions Individual --------------------------- 20.00 being challenged. Average citizens forgetting “United We Stand,” began turning Family ------------------------------- 30.00 Student (under 21) --------------- 5.00 to bullying and vigilante justice. It happened here. Newsletter Only (no meetings) 10.00 For Information Mike Calvert ----------- (816) 898-2603 Use of Keypad at Villages of Jackson Creek Beverly Shaw --------- (816) 225-7944 Patricia Gradwohl ---- (816) 781-8871 Our meeting room is in the Fitness Center on the lower level of the far east wing with Mailing Address the number “3980A” above the entrance. If the inside sliding door is secured, use the CWRTWM keypad on the right to enter 1207* and stand in front of the door to activate. If there P.O. Box 3019 is a problem, call Beverly at (816) 225-7944 (cell). To exit the building, use the Independence, MO 64055 keypad to the left of the sliding door and enter 1207*. Stand directly in front of the **** NEW Website ***** door to activate. Please do not try to force the door but instead call Beverly at (816) 225-7944 for assistance. www.CWRTWM.org CWRTWM Calendar First Saturday at Arrow Rock August 2013 Membership Meeting Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 – 7:00 p.m., The Villages Arrow Rock State Historic Site Visitor Center. Dr. and of Jackson Creek (lower level), 3980-A S. Jackson Mrs. Herschel Stroud: Common Life of a Civil War Soldier and His Wife.” Drive, Independence, MO. Barbara Hughes: “Inflamed, Desperate August, 1863.” Barbara will Liberty, MO Walking Tour portray Laura Flannery, the woman who walked to Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. Texas with 62 other women and children after Dougherty Historic District. Tour meets at Rotary Park, Order No. 11. She will also share other August events corner of Franklin and Gallatin Streets. such as Order #10 and 11, Union Jail Collapse, and the Lawrence Massacre. Blood and Ashes: Issuance of Orders No. 9, 10, and 11 th Sunday, August 4, 2013 – 1:00 p.m. – Lecture. 2:00 20 Anniversary Luncheon Celebration p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Vignettes. Alexander Majors Home, Saturday, September 21, 2013. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. Lecture by Dr. Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Church, Timothy Westcott followed by tours of the operational 19201 R.D. Mize Road, Independence, MO. blacksmith’s shop and four living history Speaker: Darryl Levings from the Kansas City vignettes exploring the socio-economic, racial, and Star to talk about his book Saddle the Pale Horse, political complexities of Orders No. 9, 10, and 11. an historical novel set during the invasion of Missouri Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and by General Sterling Price from the time his forces under. Tours start every 15 minutes and last about 40 crossed the border from Arkansas to the Battle of minutes. Visit www.wornallhouse.org or call (816) 444- Westport and Mine Creek. Catered brisket and chicken 1858 for advance registration. luncheon - $15. Reservations to CWRTWM, P.O. Box 3019, Independence, MO. For more information please Ambassadors Meeting-Raytown Historical Society call (816) 225-7944. Monday, August 5, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. Raytown Historical Society, 9705 E. 63rd Street, Other Civil War Events Raytown, MO. “Civil War 1863.” Black Jack Battlefield Exhibit Grand Showing on Friday, August 2, 2013 – 5:00 p.m. – Films of Quantrill’s Legacy 8:00 p.m. Harris-Kearney House, 4000 Baltimore, Monday, August 5, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. Stanley H. Kansas City, MO. Exhibit exploring the lives of John Durwood Film Vault at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th Brown and Henry Clay Pate and the clash on June 2, Street, Kansas City, MO. “Kansas Raiders” (1950). 1856, possibly the first fight of the Civil War and a contributor to “Bleeding Kansas.” Wine and hors R.L.Y. Peyton: Missouri’s Secessionist Senator d’oeuvres. Free but donations appreciated. Display Thursday, August 8, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. continues through August during regular museum hours, Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Wednesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Road, Independence, MO. Tom Rafiner: Western Missouri politics during the Civil War through the life of Shoal Creek Living History Museum Senator Peyton. To register call (816) 252-7228. Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Shoal Creek Village in Robert Hodge Park (north of the “Civil War Stories” – Pharoah Cinema, Independence, Missouri River off Highway 152, Shoal Creek Parkway MO - Saturday, August 10, 2013 – 3:00 p.m. $6.00. and Barry Road. Re-enactors bring the 19th century Pharoah Cinema, 114 W. Maple Ave., Independence, village to life in first person character. Food and craft MO. Showing of “Ambrose Bierce: Civil War Stories” vendors. with Campbell Scott as Bierce. Filmed locally and directed by Don Maxwell. Some interior shots at the Davis-Smith Cemetery Dedication Vaile Mansion showing Bierce meeting with novelist Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gertrude Atherton and publisher William Randolph 12015 E. MO 350 Highway, Kansas City, MO. East of Hearst. Bierce stories are “Story of a Conscience,” “One 350 Highway at Noland Road (Knob Town). Look for Kind of Officer,” and “An Occurrence at Owl Creek signs regarding parking on left. Bring chairs and water. Bridge.” A panel discussion with the director and Civil Dutch treat lunch following. See Order No. 11 Events. War scholars will following the screening. This is part of the Independence Film, Art and Music Festival August 8 – 11, 2013. 2 Films of Quantrill’s Legacy Order No. 11.) A reading of the order and debate Monday, August 12, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. between General Ewing and George Caleb Bingham, Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault, Central Library, period music, and Union soldiers. Please visit 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO. “Quantrill’s www.ordernumber11.org. Raiders” (1958). Quantrill in the Movies Posse of the Westerners Sunday, August 18, 2013 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. – Dinner ($25) Central Library, 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO. Golden Ox, 1600 Genessee Street, Kansas City, MO. Film critic and scholar John Tibbets traces the movie Dennis Garstang: The Kidder Massacre and Indian exploits of Quantrill and his men from silent film War history. For dinner reservations call Ann Quantrell’s Son to Ride with the Devil. To register Schultis at (816) 456-0669. please call (816) 701-3407. Clay County Historical Society Guerrillas in Our Midst Exhibit Tuesday, August 13, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Opens Sunday, August 18, 2013. Closes December 29, Clay County Museum, 14 N. Main, Liberty, MO. 2013. Central Library, 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, “Winnwood Beach.” Free. MO. Drawings and vintage photographs from the Missouri Valley Special Collections. Portraits of Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri Meeting colorful personalities and engravings of major events Wednesday, August 14, 2013 – 7:00 p.m.