Volume 8, Issue 5                                                                                                        May 2012

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, history will come alive at Jefferson City's Sesquicentennial Re-Enactment this weekend. 700 re-enactors will converge on Binder Lake Park to simulate Civil War battles which will feature 20 field pieces, cavalry and period settlers. As many know, Missouri was a divided state during the Civil War and many brothers fought brothers and friends fought friends ending in tragic battles and heavy casualties.

This weekend's re-enactment and surrounding events will give Jefferson City residents and visitors a chance to learn more about the incredible history of our city. The family-friendly events are free and open to the public. Concession stands will be set up throughout Binder Park and re-enactors will demonstrate a variety of activities true to the era, such as making apple butter and shoeing horses.

Camps are open to the public on Saturday from 9:00am - 9:30pm and Sunday from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Highlights include Civil War Battles scheduled for 12:30pm on both Saturday & Sunday, a period ball with dance caller at 7:30pm on Saturday, and a period church service at 10:00am Sunday. There are also a number of period music performances scheduled as well as presentations from local historians.

A full schedule of events is available from the Jefferson City News Tribune. Go here to learn more.

May Events

Museum after Hours - May 2 - 5-9 pm. At 7 pm, guest speaker Mark Houseman from the Washington Historical Society in Washington, Missouri will present a program called "Tombstone Iconography and Imagery." Mr. Houseman will discuss the meaning behind dozens of images commonly found on tombstones in the east and central portions of Missouri. These images will tell the story of a person's life, or how they are remembered. Included are fraternal societies, religions, lambs, weeping willows and those intriguing pointing fingers. This program will take place in the museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall (east wing). (573)751-2854.
 

Central Missouri Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale - May 5 - 7 am - plants sell out - Jaycee Fairgrounds. The annual plant sale will begin at 7 a.m. and goes until everything sells out. The sale is held indoors and the Central Missouri Master Gardeners give nursery coupons and free fertilizer (limit one gallon - bring your own container) with purchase. The Central Missouri Master Gardeners are known for their variety of tomato plants and beautiful hanging baskets. Admission is free. For more information call Julie Long at (573) 295-6263 or email jlong@ktis.net.   

Cantorum Goes to the Movies - May 5 - 7 pm - Miller Performing Arts Center. Cantorum sings great songs from Broadway, the Academy Awards, and memorable movies. After intermission, some members of the JC Symphony Orchestra will join in an encore from the February 2012 concert. Don't miss it! Included are a medley of the great Richard Rogers and "When you Believe" from the Prince of Egypt. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children, and $25 for families of 3-5 individuals.

Circus Pages - May 12th - 3 pm & 6 pm - Washington Park Ice Arena. Performances are at 3 and 6 p.m. Pony and elephant rides will be available for an additional fee. Tickets are $15 for adults, children 14 and younger are free with paid adult admission. Cash only event. Call (573) 634-6563, or visit www.jeffcitymo.org/parks for more information.  

Cruisin' for MDA - May 26 - 5 - 9:30 pm - High Street, Downtown Jefferson City. Come see the largest car show in Jefferson City the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to the music supplied by COOL 97.5, grab some food sold by the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and look at the cars displayed on the streets. Contact (573)680-9458 for more details.