Past: Civil War Forts and the Prominence of Southeast Missouri in battles (virtual)
Online
Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri played a larger role in the Civil War than most Missourians and others appreciate. Responding to the threat of occupation of Cape Girardeau by secessionists, the 20th Illinois Infantry occupied the town on July 10, 1861, and began to plan for four forts to protect against attack from the west and south. This presentation by SHSMO’s Bill Eddleman will discuss why Cape Girardeau was important to the war effort. Eddleman will offer details on the forts and their construction, explain some of the major events in the southeast Missouri region during the war, and the aftermath of the Civil War in the region. This webinar is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, go to https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z0wkxOusS7uc7fKFvz0vSg#/registratio...