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WHO WE ARE:
The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax exempt organization, dedicated to educational purposes including the promotion and understanding of all aspects and phases of the U.S. Civil War period, especially in WESTERN MISSOURI and the "BORDER WAR" conflict and to stimulate interest in and further discussion and study of the War Between the States.
Genealogists - (Family history researchers - Many related to Civil War veterans).
Historians - (Veteran and novice researchers of local and national Civil War history).
Preservationists - (Interested in battlefield, cemetery, monument, artifact, and historic site preservation).
Teachers - (Area high school and grade school teachers and other educators).
Authors - (Published writers of both local and national Civil War history).
Re-enactors - (Men, women, children, and families portraying Civil War era personalities - Both Union and Confederate).
WHAT WE DO:
Monthly Program/Meetings - Featuring "Speaker of the Month" or "Round Table Sessions," refreshments and socializing with others of like interests. Visitors always welcome!
Monthly Board Meetings - Visitors always welcome!
The Sonny Wells Little Blue Battlefield Memorial Commission - A subsidiary Commission organized for the purpose of receiving and maintaining all real estate and monies of the Little Blue Battlefield and its memorials, setting goals, raising funds and any other purposes lawfully identified, in order to preserve the Little Blue Battlefield, located at and near the Little Blue River and U.S. Highway 24 in eastern Independence, Missouri.
The Lewis-Gregg Cemetery Commission - A subsidiary Commission organized for the purpose of owning, operating, maintaining and funding the Lewis-Gregg Cemetery, located in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, which includes land and monies transferred from the Jackson County Historical Society in 2006, and for any other purposes lawfully identified, in order to preserve the Lewis-Gregg Cemetery.
Field Trips - Excursions to local history sites, first-hand learning, refreshments.
Annual Picnic - Complete with Civil War fare, when we dare, games, usually a cannon or two, dancing the "Virginia Reel."
Christmas Party – Prizes, Christmas feast, celebration of Christmas past, costuming.
Monthly Newsletter – “The Border Star” for our members, Civil War trivia, puzzles, border warfare articles, national Civil War articles.
CWRTWMO - Monthly Program/Meeting
Battle of The Little Blue
Dear Friends:
The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri hopes that you will join them in dedicating two low-profile historic markers for the Battle of the Little Blue on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Ripley Junction Park. Ripley Junction is located on E. Old Lexington Road, just south of 24 Highway in eastern Jackson County.
It is located on the hiking and biking trail along the west bank of the Little Blue River. The parking lot is beyond the train tracks, and caution should be used in crossing the tracks. The second marker at Blue Mills Road and 24 Highway will also be available for viewing. These markers are in memory of past presidents, Sonny Wells and Tim Cox.
The Battle of the Little Blue was Day One of the Battle of Westport which was part of Confederate General Sterling Price’s Great Missouri Raid on October 21, 1864. The new markers are an attempt to tell the story in an accurate and enlightening fashion with graphics, maps, pictures, and text. This is our way of helping to observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War which will start in 2011.
The Battle of the Little Blue is among the National Park Service’s top 384 battle sites in the U.S., in the top 15 at risk sites in the U.S., and is in the top 10 endangered battle sites in Missouri.
These markers were funded by private donations, and no government money was used to erect them. We are grateful to Jackson County Parks and Recreation for allowing us to place the markers on park land.
We have confirmation that several elected officials from the City of Independence, Jackson County, and the State of Missouri plan to attend and will bring official resolutions to mark this occasion.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Calvert, President
P. S. If you are able to attend, please bring your own chair.
2nd Wednesday of each Month ~ 7:00 p.m.
At the Villages of Jackson Creek ~ 3980-A S. Jackson Drive ~ Independence, Missouri
CWRTWMO – Monthly Board Meeting
3rd Wednesday of each Month ~ 7:00 p.m.
Home of Beverly Shaw ~ 17313 E. 51st Terr. Court ~ Independence, Missouri
Independence, Missouri
Historic Markers Dedication
October 18, 2009
CURRENT OFFICERS
President - Mike Calvert
1st V.P. - Pat Gradwohl
2nd V.P. - Art Kelley
Secretary - Karen Wells
Treasurer - Beverly Shaw
Historian - Paul Tate
BOARD MEMBERS
Delbert Coin
Karen Coin
Sharon Kelley
Barbara Hughes
Terry McConnell
Don Moorehead
Kathy Moorehead
Steve Olson
Carol Olson
MAILING ADDRESS
C.W.R.T. of Western Missouri
P.O. Box 3019
Independence, Missouri 64055
The Sonny Wells Little Blue Battlefield
Memorial Commission
Karen Wells, Chair
The Lewis-Gregg Cemetery Commission
Dennis Myers, Chair
Contact us via E-mail: bevjoshaw@hotmail.com
MONTHLY PROGRAM/MEETING
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
ANNUAL DUES
INFORMATION
(Visitors always welcome!)
2nd Wednesday of each month ~ 7:00 p.m.
At the Villages of Jackson Creek
3980-A S. Jackson Drive
Independence, Missouri
(Visitors always welcome!)
3rd Wednesday of each month ~ 7:00 p.m.
Home of Beverly Shaw
17313 E. 51st Terr. Court
Independence, Missouri
Individual - $15.00
Family - $25.00
Student (under age 21) - $5.00
Newsletter Only (no meetings) - $10.00
Beverly Shaw - (816) 478-7648
Art Kelley - (816) 373-4101
CWRT of Western Missouri NEWS
PRESS RELEASE - December 14, 2006
The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri is distributing copies of The Civil War in Missouri—Essays from the Missouri Historical Review, 1906-2006. The paperback edition collects twelve essays from the collection of the State Historical Society of Missouri. Sample topics are “General Nathaniel Lyon: A Portrait” by William E. Parrish, “The Battle of Lexington as Seen by a Woman” by Susan A. Arnold McCausland, and “Springfield is a Vast Hospital: The Dead and Wounded at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek” by William Garrett Piston. William E. Parrish also writes an introduction for the volume which is a part of the Century of Missouri History Scholarship Series.
Paperback copies are available for $25.00 plus $2.15 for mailing. Copies may also be bought at the monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri in Independence, Missouri. On January 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. the Round Table will hear from John Martin speak on the topic of the Grand Army of the Republic and other members will share artifacts and short research in the Open Round Table. The Round Table meets at the Old Blake Museum, 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. This is also the home of the Blue and Grey Book Shoppe. Visitors are always welcome!
To order by mail, please make your check payable to the “Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri” in the amount of $27.15 and mail to Beverly Shaw, 17313 E. 51 Ter. Ct., Independence, MO 64055. For questions call (816) 478-7648 or send an E-mail to bevjoshaw@hotmail.com.
The Round Table is distributing these books as a fundraiser for publishing a driving tour of the Civil War sites in eastern Jackson County Missouri.
Tim was born on September 15, 1956, in Independence. His family moved to Nevada, Missouri, and later to Chillicothe, Missouri, where he graduated from high school in 1974. He earned two degrees from Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State) and completed coursework requirements and research for his Masters Thesis in History. Tim was a Senior Contract Analyst for Assurant Benefits for 22 years. He was a Civil War history enthusiast and presented educational programs portraying George Caleb Bingham. He was the President of the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri, and a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Independence.
Tim is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kay (Edwards) Cox, daughter, Sara Cox; and sons, Tyler Cox and Andrew Cox, all of the home; his parents, Marion A. "Bud" and Virginia Cox of Independence; brother, Terry Cox and wife, Angela, of Springfield, Missouri; one niece; and three nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 19800 E. Truman Road, Independence. Interment was at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, Missouri. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence.
The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri, in cooperation with The Little Blue Battlefield Preservation, the Fort Osage School District, preservationists, historians and neighbors of the Little Blue Valley area, sponsored this fun event to publicize, educate, and inform the public about The Battle of The Little Blue (part of Price’s Great Missouri Raid, October 21st and 22nd, 1864). There were exhibits, preservation information, music, food, fund raising and reenactors.
The purpose of this gathering was, of course, to have fun and learn about Civil War history. However, it also marks efforts toward preserving the battlefield with fund raising efforts geared toward enhancing The Sonny Wells Little Blue Memorial Fund. Information was available concerning the threat to The Little Blue Battlefield via possible commercial development and the impending Missouri River Corridor (MRC) road project.
There is little time!
