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Bent's Old Fort celebrates 250th birthday of the U.S. Army
(LA JUNTA, Colo.) — Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site will commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Army and Flag Day on Saturday, June 14, with a program that will include a military timeline with Living History volunteers, guided tours, a historic weapons demonstration, and discussions led by park rangers. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the following schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Living History volunteers and staff will be stationed near the fort in a timeline illustrating the involvement of the U.S. Army in the Arkansas Valley. Guests can ask them questions, observe equipment demonstrations, and discuss the period the volunteers are representing. 9 a.m. – Guided Tour of the fort – The tour will be limited to the first 25 visitors to arrive for the program. No reservations will be taken in advance. Guests on the tour will meet the Ranger near the front of the fort. 10 a.m. – Presentation – A Reexamination of Roles: Bent's Fort as a Military Installation?A park ranger-led program that will discuss when the U.S. Army arrived on site in 1846 in preparation for the invasion of New Mexico, converting the fort into a Forward Operating Base on the Mexican Border. This program will take place in the corral at the rear of the fort. 11:00 a.m. – Guided Tour of the fort – The tour will be limited to the first 25 visitors to arrive for the program. No reservations will be taken in advance. Guests on the tour will meet the Ranger near the front of the fort. 12:30 p.m. Presentation – Go for Broke: The Most Decorated Unit in U.S. Military by a Ranger from Amache National Historic Site, the program will discuss the history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion, composed of 12,000 Nisei volunteers recruited out of incarceration centers, including Camp Amache. This program will take place in the corral at the rear of the fort. 1:30 p.m. – Weapons Demonstration – Let Loose the Dogs of War! A Historic Weapons Demonstration that will discuss the evolution of technology used by the military from the early 19th Century into the middle of the 20th Century, and the importance of those weapons in the region. 2:30 p.m. – Presentation – A Reexamination of Roles: Bent's Fort as a Military Installation?A park ranger-led program that will discuss when the U.S. Army arrived on site in 1846 in preparation for the invasion of New Mexico, converting the fort into a Forward Operating Base on the Mexican Border. This program will take place in La Junta at the Woodruff Memorial Library. 2:30 p.m. – Presentation – From Neighbors to program will discuss the service of the New Mexico Volunteers in the region during the American Civil War, specifically their role at the Sand Creek Massacre. This program will take place in the corral at the rear of the fort. All programs are free to the public. Visitors should plan ahead for the weather, bringing sun or rain protection, and should wear comfortable shoes for walking. For more information, click the link above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Philippi honors Civil War legacy with Blue and Gray Reunion
PHILIPPI, (WBOY) — The 2025 Blue and Gray Reunion in Philippi concluded on Sunday with a staged reenactment of the Battle of Philippi, the first organized land engagement of the American Civil War. The event capped off a weekend filled with historical reflection, community celebration and cultural enrichment. Throughout the weekend, the town welcomed visitors with Civil War encampments, living history demonstrations and guided historical tours, offering a glimpse into the life and experiences of soldiers and civilians during the 1860s. During the reunion period reenactors, dressed in authentic military and civilian attire, brought the era to life with portrayals and battlefield demonstrations. Historic Washington Irving Middle School honored with farewell tour 'This is what started it all, so you know, once this was over, the battle was on and of course it got worse after that. You know, there wasn't a lot of injuries and stuff, people killed here but it was an important battle because it was indeed the first land battle of the Civil War,' a resident of Philippi and an impersonator of President Abraham Lincoln Carl Swick said. 'Our covered bridge was used to access the supplies to get to, you know, the North to the South.' Held annually, the Blue and Gray Reunion commemorates the Battle of Philippi, which occurred on June 3, 1861. Sometimes referred to as the 'Philippi Races' due to the hasty retreat of Confederate forces, the battle marked a significant early Union victory and helped solidify Federal control over western Virginia. 'The importance of being able to retell these events, and the stories, and the people who are in them, when you have a point of reference from where things started and where they've gone it helps you understand some of the reasons behind things, why things are the way they are,' a living history story teller of the life of James Robison who was a surgeon for the 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Chad Benson said. 'History teaches us where we've come from and a lot of times where we are headed. So, if you know what we intend to do, you have a good idea of what we're going to do, or what we should change.' The battle, though small in scale, reinforced Union morale and contributed to the eventual formation of the state of West Virginia in 1863. Spectators gathered in town to witness a recreation of the Union forces' pre-dawn surprise attack on Confederate troops, which was an operation led by Colonel Benjamin Kelley and Colonel Ebenezer Dumont. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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Volunteers revive history in Carthage for Great Americans Day
CARTHAGE, Mo. — History comes alive at the park in Carthage. Central Park was the site Tuesday for the annual 'Great Americans Day.' It's put on every year by the Carthage Intermediate Center and, once again, featured volunteers who portrayed the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Diamond's own, George Washington Carver. This event highlights the importance of historical figures — and the values that made them important in America's history. It's also part of the Living History field trip for local schools. Volunteers revive history in Carthage for Great Americans Day Carthage-area bridge to close for $2.8 million replacement project Jasper County Sheriff's Office highlights safety at annual event Carthage Tech Center awards top honor to 100+ seniors Area seniors celebrate project milestones ahead of graduation Andi Edwards played the role of the woman who founded the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. 'I do it because our kids today and all of us are so inundated with hard stories, stories of stress and strife across our nation in the world. But it's important that we talk about our history as a nation and the people who built it and inspired the great things in our nation, how they were built and why they did what they did. We need inspiration,' said Edwards. 'I think they should do something like this because it can help them learn like the great Americans that helped make a difference in the world and like, helped what we do now,' said Haedyn Duncan, Carthage 5th grader. The Intermediate Center has hosted this event since 2002. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
