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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.

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

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March 11, 2026
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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

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March 11, 2026
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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

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March 11, 2026
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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

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March 11, 2026
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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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Flyer for an event titled 'Letters Home from World War II: St. Louis'. The flyer details a presentation by Christopher Alan Gordon on the correspondence of St. Louis residents during WWII, including heartbreak and hope. It includes key event information: Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Stars and Stripes Museum, free and open to the public. A book signing with the author follows.

Letters Home from WWII: St. Louis | Special Author Presentation

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March 11, 2026
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Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on July 16, 2026, for a moving evening as author Christopher Alan Gordon unearths personal stories of hope and heartbreak from the "Greatest Generation."

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Promotional flyer for the 4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library

4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp

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March 11, 2026
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Past Events

Stars and Stripes Museum Summer Camp for Aspiring Journalists: The 4th Annual Journalism Summer Camp will be held Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm each day at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.

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