Battle of Mine Creek 2004

Civil War Illustrated

Battle of Mine Creek 2004

Reenactors depict Gen. Sterling Price's massive wagon train which stretched to over two and half miles. (Photo:Ruben Gusman)

Photo Galleries Featured for this Event

(photos will be posted shortly after the event. If you would like to submit any photos to these galleries, please contact the editor and mailto:editor@midwestcivilwar.com

Commanders' Call Photo Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Saturday Battle Photo Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Wagon Train Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Sunday Battle Gallery- Photos Coming Soon

Yanks Drilling Gallery -Photos Coming Soon

Rebs Drilling Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

She Soldiers Photo Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Medical Demonstration Photo Gallery - View the Photos

Camps Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Bloopers Gallery - Photos Coming Soon

Weekend Highlights

Heavy Rains Friday Night Muddy up the Site but Sunny Skies prevail for the rest of the Weekend.

Civil War Artist-Andy Thomas makes an appearance at the reenactment to showcase his 'Battle of Mine Creek" painting and other historical artwork.

Medical Team treats real Wounds

Troops Exchange Fire and Cannon Blasts in Late Night Unscripted Skirmish

Articles

"History Channel Comes to Kansas!"

Filming for the upcoming Battlle of Mine Creek Video Segment is completed.

***NEW*** "Courageous Confederate Color bearer taunts Federals with animated challenges!"

***NEW*** "Battle of Mine Creek Documentary Premier A Huge Success"

From the Nevada Daily Mail - "History Channel movie about local event to premiere in Fort Scott"

On the Lighter Side:

***NEW*** "Unknown Female Rider Infiltrates Confederate and Union Camps in Early Sunday Morning Joy Ride"

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Read Coverage of the Event from other Local Papers

From the Linn County News -"Reenactment attracts thousands"
By KRISTIE COOK
Linn County News Editor

Visit the official Battle of Mine Creek website:

http://www.minecreek.org/

Read the History of the Battle of Mine Creek:

http://www.kshs.org/places/minecreek/history.htm

Event Quick Stats

Total Estimated Reenactors Pre-Registered = 300

Estimated Reenactors that showed up = 250

Union Guns = 5

Confederate Guns = 4

Total Estimated Spectators for the weekend = 3000

Saturday's estimate =2000

Sunday's estimate = 1000

Money raised for the Battlefield Foundation = (coming Soon)

Weekend Weather:

Heavy rains Friday evening :(

Saturday-Sunny Skies, no rain highs in the mid 60's

Sunday-Sunny Skies, no rain highs in the upper 60's

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List of Participating Confederate Units Coming Soon

List of Participating Union Units Coming Soon


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