Laura Dumey, Author at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library

S/Sgt. Arthur "Mac" Millholland sits outdoors near Taegu, Korea, in 1951 with an M-1 rifle and a Stars and Stripes tywriter while working on a story.

Striper Spotlight- Arthur “Mac” Millholland

All Posts, Articles, Striper Spotlights / August 5, 2026

Arthur “Mac” Millholland, a Korean War veteran from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, served with the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division and became a correspondent for the Pacific Stars and Stripes in 1951. Armed with an M-1 rifle, a portable typewriter, and a reporter’s eye for the human side of war, Millholland documented the experiences of soldiers serving near the front lines in Korea. His memoir offers a vivid look at military journalism, wartime reporting, and the enduring role of Stars and Stripes in connecting service members through news, stories, and shared experience.

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Herbert Mitgang, an Army intelligence officer and Stars and Stripes managing editor, sitting in a WWII-era jeep during the Mediterranean theater campaign

Striper Spotlight- Herbert Mitgang

All Posts, Articles, Striper Spotlights / July 1, 2026

Discover the life and legacy of Herbert Mitgang (1920–2013), a distinguished Stars and Stripes managing editor, New York Times critic, and preeminent Lincoln scholar. From his frontline reporting during World War II to his lifelong advocacy for authors’ rights, learn how Mitgang’s career shaped the American historical narrative.

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A flyer for the 7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet and Silent Auction, hosted by The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. Key details include the date of November 7, 2026, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau, MO, featuring keynote speaker and best-selling author Alex Kershaw. The flyer lists ticket and sponsorship tiers ranging from General Admission to Gold Sponsorship.

7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet: An Evening with Alex Kershaw

All Posts, Events, Featured / June 28, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on November 7, 2026, for our 7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet and Silent Auction, featuring keynote speaker and best-selling author Alex Kershaw.

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Flyer for an event titled "Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Kentucky." It features a presentation by historian and author Gerald W. Fischer, discussing the hidden history of guerrilla warfare in the Western Theater. The event includes a post-presentation book signing for his books, including Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Kentucky, Volume II.

Civil War Guerrilla Warfare: Presentation with Gerald W. Fischer

All Posts, Events, Featured / June 28, 2026

Join author Gerald W. Fischer for an engaging evening as he explores the hidden history of Civil War guerrilla warfare in the Western Theater, followed by a special book signing.

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Striper Spotlight- Ronald Hatcher

All Posts, Articles, Striper Spotlights / April 1, 2026

Discover the remarkable life of Ron Hatcher, a Stars and Stripes journalist who captured the raw, unfiltered truth of military life from Korea to Tokyo.

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Flyer for the 14th Annual Liberty Days event at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on October 2-3, 2026, featuring a living history timeline.

Full Schedule & Event Highlights for Liberty Days 2026

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Join us at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on October 2–3, 2026, for the 14th Annual Liberty Days. Experience an immersive living history timeline, historical reenactments, and community events celebrating our region’s rich heritage. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!

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The 14th Annual Liberty Days 2026: A Living History Timeline Adventure

All Posts, Events, Featured / March 11, 2026

Journey through history at the 14th Annual Liberty Days 2026 on October 2–3! Experience a living history timeline featuring a period village, weapons demonstrations, battle reenactments, and live entertainment. This family-friendly event at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library offers a hands-on look at the past with food, crafts, and educational fun for all ages.

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A flyer for an upcoming historical presentation titled 'Fortress City: Uncovering the Civil War Defenses of Cape Girardeau'. The flyer features information about guest speaker Dr. Adam Criblez, an Interim Chair at Southeast Missouri State University. The event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, and is free to the public. It outlines the topics to be explored, including engineering, strategic necessity, and the legacy of the fortifications.

Fortress City: Four Forts, One Mission | Civil War History Presentation

All Posts, Events, Featured / March 11, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on September 17, 2026, for a deep dive into the engineering and military strategy behind Cape Girardeau’s “Fortress City” defense during the Civil War.

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A flyer for an upcoming historical presentation titled 'General Nathan Bedford Forrest: December of 1862 Raid'. The flyer lists guest speaker Rick Justice, a retired history teacher and author. Key event details include: Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. The event is free and open to the public. It features discussions on 'What to Expect': The Strategy, The Impact, and Expert Insight into Forrest's tactics.

Nathan Bedford Forrest 1862 Raid: Civil War History Presentation

All Posts, Events, Featured / March 11, 2026

Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on August 20, 2026, for an engaging deep dive into General Nathan Bedford Forrest’s pivotal 1862 West Tennessee campaign.

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vent poster for the 3rd Annual Occupy Bloomfield Civil War living history event, July 25, 2026.

July Kids Day at the Museum: Occupy Bloomfield 1861-1865

Past Events / March 11, 2026

Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: Occupy Bloomfield 2026 on Saturday, July 25 from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Laura Dumey

Striper Spotlight- Arthur “Mac” Millholland

Striper Spotlight- Herbert Mitgang

7th Annual Spirit of Democracy Banquet: An Evening with Alex Kershaw

Civil War Guerrilla Warfare: Presentation with Gerald W. Fischer

Striper Spotlight- Ronald Hatcher

Full Schedule & Event Highlights for Liberty Days 2026

The 14th Annual Liberty Days 2026: A Living History Timeline Adventure

Fortress City: Four Forts, One Mission | Civil War History Presentation

Nathan Bedford Forrest 1862 Raid: Civil War History Presentation

July Kids Day at the Museum: Occupy Bloomfield 1861-1865

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