"Civil War Archives Alives!": Exciting Opportunity for Local Schools

I wanted to share a great opportunity for local students to see a wonderful program about the Civil War that’s sponsored by the Secretary of State’s office. Next year, the Missouri State Archives in Jefferson City will host a 40-minute interactive theatrical program called “Civil War Archives Alive!”, which shows students what life was like for Missourians during the 1860s and how the bloodiest war in American history affected citizens and soldiers on both sides. The show will be presented by the education performance group Second Chance Foundation.

After the show, students can tour the Missouri State Archives, where all of Missouri’s surviving historical documents are kept. I’ve toured the archives many times myself, and it amazes me how rich and varied the history of our state is. It’s a wonderful learning opportunity for students.

Performances and tours are free of charge and any fourth or fifth grade class in Missouri is invited to attend. The program will be held on the following dates at the Missouri Archives in Jefferson City, with performances scheduled each day at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.:

I strongly encourage schools in our area to consider attending. Missouri has a unique past, especially during the Civil War, when guerilla soldiers fought up and down the Kansas/Missouri border. For more information, contact Emily Luker at (573) 526-5296 or emilyluker@senate.mo.gov. Feel free to contact my office as well.