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Civil War Days returns to CCHM
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Red Legs battle Bushwhackers during the annual Civil War Days at the Crawford County Museum in Pittsburg on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a period dance on Saturday night, so come and experience some history and don’t forget your dancing shoes. - photo by Dustin R. Strong
PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday and Sunday, the Crawford County Historical Museum will host its 9th Annual Civil War Days weekend showcasing the Border War between Kansas and Missouri. There will be demonstrations of the everyday life of nineteenth century American soldiers, complete with musketry and artillery fire. Two battles are planned for Saturday morning and afternoon with a third battle on Sunday.