Events & Youth Programs

Youth programs, educational workshops, and other special events are held at The Museum.

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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