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"Why does the Civil War still hold sway over St. Louis and Missouri?”That was the intriguing — and very large — question that Steve Flick submitted to…
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An alderman from the central corridor has launched an effort to remove a commemoration of the Civil War from Forest Park.The full text of 28th Ward…
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The elm and oak trees have grown tall with age in Section 57 of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south St. Louis County. It’s a quiet place, where…
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John Keene’s short story collection “Counternarratives” reimagines popular stories in American literature from the African-American perspective. His…
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An annual celebration remembering St. Louis’ participation in the Underground Railroad had added meaning this year. The 12th Mary Meachum event on…
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Among abolitionists, John Fairfield was unique: He was brutal, not above a shootout; he created elaborate ruses to rescue slaves; and he charged for his…
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St. Louis played a key role in the Civil War. Not only was it a significant naval base, but a riot at the edge of town led to the creation of Missouri’s…
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The Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, will be turned into a Civil War training camp tomorrow at the 11th…
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This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 11, 2012 - This week marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg, one of the…
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As a border state during the Civil War, the state of Missouri was home to numerous battles and skirmishes. The state’s residents were divided, supporting…