Hear a variety of perspectives about life on the Missouri/Kansas border in the 1850s and 1860s during the eras of Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Interviews with authors and historians along with storytellers will reveal the deep feelings of right and wrong, violence and revenge, and courage and healing. Visit our website at http://www.moksbwn.net to learn more. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm 2007 Missouri/Kansas Border War Network en-us Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:27:42 -0600 webmaster@moksbwn.net Sat, 8 Dec 2007 09:13:39 -0600 Voices on the Missouri/Kansas Border Hear a variety of perspectives about life on the Missouri/Kansas border in the 1850s and 1860s during the eras of Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Interviews with authors and historians along with storytellers will reveal the deep feelings of right and wrong, violence and revenge, and courage and healing. Visit our website at http://www.moksbwn.net to learn more. Members of the Missouri/Kansas Border War Network BWN Webmaster webmaster@moksbwn.net Civil War, Jayhawkers, Bushwhackers, Order No. 11, Burnt District, Territorial Kansas, Slavery, John Brown, Jim Lane, Quantrill, Jesse James no no The first in a series of podcasts from members of the Missouri/Kansas Border War Network which is dedicated to telling the stories of violence and revenge, and the struggle for justice during the eras of Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Each podcast will highlight various perspectives from both sides of the border. Visit our website at http://www.moksbwn.net to learn more. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/moks_intro.mp3 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:58:52 -0600 Welcome to "Voices on the Missouri/Kansas Border" The first in a series of podcasts from members of the Missouri/Kansas Border War Network which is dedicated to telling the stories of violence and revenge, and the struggle for justice during the eras of Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Each podcast will highlight various perspectives from both sides of the border. Visit our website at http://www.moksbwn.net to learn more. 1:54 Carol Bohl Civil War, Border War, Bleeding Kansas, Territorial Kansas, Slavery no no The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0001_jpr_1.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:30:08 -0600 Part 1 of The Burning of Dayton, Missouri The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. 4:20 Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts Civil War, Border War, Dayton, Missouri, Cass County, Confederate, Union no no The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0002_jpr_2.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:30:08 -0600 Part 2 of The Burning of Dayton, Missouri The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. 3:27 Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts Civil War, Border War, Dayton, Missouri, Cass County, Confederate, Union no no The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0003_jpr_3.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:00:08 -0600 Part 3 of The Burning of Dayton, Missouri The town of Dayton began in 1857 and by 1860 there were 47 businesses, homes and buildings in the thriving little town. It was a major North/South route for Confederates and Confederate recruiters as well as a major route for Jayhawkers and Union troops into Missouri. The people of the Dayton area saw more than their share of indignities during this period of history, although until recently their story went untold. Listen to Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts, author of "The Burning of Dayton, Missouri", as she recounts some of these events. 3:28 Jackie Polsgrove-Roberts Civil War, Border War, Dayton, Missouri, Cass County, Confederate, Union no no Kansas City author and historian Harold Dellinger discusses his newest book, a compilation of the best and most important works on the outlaw Jesse James and his gang. Hear Harold’s favorite Jesse story. Visit the website www.haroldsbookstore.com for more books on the history of the MO/KS border, a goldmine of local history. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0004_Dellinger.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:30:08 -0600 The best and most important works on the outlaw Jesse James and his gang. Kansas City author and historian Harold Dellinger discusses his newest book, a compilation of the best and most important works on the outlaw Jesse James and his gang. Hear Harold’s favorite Jesse story. Visit the website www.haroldsbookstore.com for more books on the history of the MO/KS border, a goldmine of local history. 12:45 Harold Dellinger Civil War, Border War, Jesse James, Frank James, Confederate, Union no no Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0005_JBeckner_1.mp3 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:21:42 -0600 Part 1 of Civil War Christmas Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. 7:20 Jim Beckner Santa, Civil War, Border War, Christmas no no Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0006_JBeckner_2.mp3 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:30:42 -0600 Part 2 of Civil War Christmas Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. 7:02 Jim Beckner Santa, Civil War, Border War, Christmas no no Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0007_JBeckner_3.mp3 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:45:00 -0600 Part 3 of Civil War Christmas Historian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850s and 1860s including trees, cards, gifts, and food. He describes the suit which Santa wore before Thomas Nast introduced the red suit complete with reindeer and sleigh on the rooftop in 1861. Soldiers in the field wrote diary entries and letters home about Christmas during the Civil War. 6:16 Jim Beckner Santa, Civil War, Border War, Christmas no no Meet the colorful and forceful Lyda Conley who was the first woman Native American lawyer, and the first Native American woman to argue before the Supreme Court of the United States. Conley was a Wyandot Indian who protected the sacred ground of the Huron Cemetery which still is located in downtown Kansas City, KS. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0008_Conley.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:02:42 -0600 Conley, Wyandot Indian and Lawyer Meet the colorful and forceful Lyda Conley who was the first woman Native American lawyer, and the first Native American woman to argue before the Supreme Court of the United States. Conley was a Wyandot Indian who protected the sacred ground of the Huron Cemetery which still is located in downtown Kansas City, KS. 6:48 Joyce Slater women lawyers, Wyandot Indians, Huron Cemetery, Kansas City, Lyda Conley, Supreme Court, slater tales no no Relive the adventures of a young woman caught up in the tragedy of Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence, KS in August of 1863. She was so moved that she decided to pass as a man in order to fight for the Union cause. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0009_Osborne.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:15:30 -0600 Sarah Osborne, Civil War Soldier Relive the adventures of a young woman caught up in the tragedy of Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence, KS in August of 1863. She was so moved that she decided to pass as a man in order to fight for the Union cause. 6:09 Melva Hargett Civil War, Quantrill, Raid on Lawrence, women in Civil War, Border War no no Justin Gerke talks about the roots of the banjo as an instrument in America evolving from African-American slaves and preserved in the mountain of Appalachia. Gerke plays in the claw hammer style on several songs. Music similar to this would have been familiar to those living on the Missouri/Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0010_JGerke.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:15:30 -0600 Old-Time Banjo Music Justin Gerke talks about the roots of the banjo as an instrument in America evolving from African-American slaves and preserved in the mountain of Appalachia. Gerke plays in the claw hammer style on several songs. Music similar to this would have been familiar to those living on the Missouri/Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. 9:06 Justin Gerke Civil War, Banjo, Old time banjo, Roots music, Civil War music, Claw hammer style, African American music no no Dr. Fisher led a tour of Methodist men and women in July of 2007 to explore the nature of the Border War on the Missouri-Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. Starting in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri and moving on to Butler, Bates County, participants visited sites of significant violence and injustice where local historians outlined the stories. A historian from the Kansas site of the Marais des Cygnes Massacre shared that story. Along the way, participants were encouraged to reflect on the stories, and discussed the need for ongoing reconciliation. They also discovered local history they were not aware of. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0011_DrFisher.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:30:30 -0600 Journey for Reconciliation Dr. Fisher led a tour of Methodist men and women in July of 2007 to explore the nature of the Border War on the Missouri-Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. Starting in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri and moving on to Butler, Bates County, participants visited sites of significant violence and injustice where local historians outlined the stories. A historian from the Kansas site of the Marais des Cygnes Massacre shared that story. Along the way, participants were encouraged to reflect on the stories, and discussed the need for ongoing reconciliation. They also discovered local history they were not aware of. 10:00 Dr. George Ann Fisher Border War, Civil War, United Methodist Women Missouri, Reconciliation, Bleeding Kansas, Burnt District no no Dawn Downey brings to life Eliza, a composite character describing the typical experiences of slaves on the Missouri/Kansas Border caught up in the terror and heartache of the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0012_DDowney.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:15 -0600 A Slave's Tale Dawn Downey brings to life Eliza, a composite character describing the typical experiences of slaves on the Missouri/Kansas Border caught up in the terror and heartache of the Civil War. 5:10 Dawn Downey Civil War, slavery, Border War no no Justin Gerke talks about the roots of the banjo as an instrument in America evolving from African-American slaves and preserved in the mountain of Appalachia. Gerke plays in the claw hammer style on several songs. Music similar to this would have been familiar to those living on the Missouri/Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0013_JGerke_2.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:50:15 -0600 Old-Time Banjo Music - 2 Justin Gerke talks about the roots of the banjo as an instrument in America evolving from African-American slaves and preserved in the mountain of Appalachia. Gerke plays in the claw hammer style on several songs. Music similar to this would have been familiar to those living on the Missouri/Kansas Border in the 1850s and 1860s. 6:01 Justin Gerke Civil War, Banjo, Old time banjo, Roots music, Civil War music, Claw hammer style, African American music no no On Dec. 5, 1873, the James-Younger gang robbed the Bryant and Chandler store in the small town of Brosley, Cass County, Missouri, just a few miles from the Kansas border. A party of citizens followed the robbers to Monegaw Springs near Osceola. Alley’s booklet outlines the facts and oral history surrounding this little-known event. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0014_MAlley.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:15:15 -0600 James-Younger Gang Robbery On Dec. 5, 1873, the James-Younger gang robbed the Bryant and Chandler store in the small town of Brosley, Cass County, Missouri, just a few miles from the Kansas border. A party of citizens followed the robbers to Monegaw Springs near Osceola. Alley’s booklet outlines the facts and oral history surrounding this little-known event. 9:38 Mark Alley James gang, Outlaws, Missouri outlaws, Younger gang no no Terry Ramsey, Coordinator of the Bushwhacker Museum in Nevada, Missouri, talks about the development of the museum since 1998. Exhibits detail regional history from the settlement of the Osage Indians, the trials of the Border and Civil Wars, development of railroads, mining and business to temporary exhibits. Quarterly programs and student projects are highlighted. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0015_TRamsey.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:45:15 -0600 Bushwhacker Museum Terry Ramsey, Coordinator of the Bushwhacker Museum in Nevada, Missouri, talks about the development of the museum since 1998. Exhibits detail regional history from the settlement of the Osage Indians, the trials of the Border and Civil Wars, development of railroads, mining and business to temporary exhibits. Quarterly programs and student projects are highlighted. 9:01 Terry Ramsey Bushwhacker Museum, Civil War, Border War, Vernon County, Historic jail no no : Ann O’Hare traces how a neighborhood banded together to save the historic area of New Santa Fe in South Kansas City, Missouri from development into a shopping mall and how the Trailside Center at 99th and Holmes evolved from a bank into the current museum and community center. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0016_OHare.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 New Santa Fe Historical Society Ann O’Hare traces how a neighborhood banded together to save the historic area of New Santa Fe in South Kansas City, Missouri from development into a shopping mall and how the Trailside Center at 99th and Holmes evolved from a bank into the current museum and community center. 7:37 Ann O'Hare Civil War, Santa Fe Trail, Oregon Trail, California Trail, New Santa Fe, Border War, Kansas City, Missouri, J. C. Nichols, Historic Preservation no no : South Kansas City residents banded together to prevent the area now known as Verona Hills from being developed into a shopping center along State Line. The creation of the New Santa Fe Historical Society added in the fight and preserved a slice of history along the Santa Fe Trail near the town of New Santa Fe. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0017_BLewellen1.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 New Santa Fe Historical Society South Kansas City residents banded together to prevent the area now known as Verona Hills from being developed into a shopping center along State Line. The creation of the New Santa Fe Historical Society added in the fight and preserved a slice of history along the Santa Fe Trail near the town of New Santa Fe. 6:28 Bob Lewellen New Santa Fe, Kansas City, Missouri, Santa Fe Trail, Oregon Trail, California Trail, New Santa Fe Historical Society no no : Watts Mill stood on the Missouri side at 103 and State Line on Indian Creek in South Kansas City. It began operating in the 1832 and survived until it closed in 1939. The land was gifted to the Kansas City Parks in 1973 and is marked today with signage telling its story. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0018_BLewellen2.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Watts Mill Watts Mill stood on the Missouri side at 103 and State Line on Indian Creek in South Kansas City. It began operating in the 1832 and survived until it closed in 1939. The land was gifted to the Kansas City Parks in 1973 and is marked today with signage telling its story. 6:27 Bob Lewellen Watts Mill, Kansas City, Missouri no no : What is now known as Watts Mill was first known as Fitzhugh Mill to early travelers on the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. Peter Burnett organized the first significant wagon train organized to lead settlers to Oregon at the Mill in 1843. Burnett later became Governor of California. The Mill sits on what is now State Line Road dividing Missouri and Kansas. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/00019_BLewellen3.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Fitzhugh Mill What is now known as Watts Mill was first known as Fitzhugh Mill to early travelers on the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. Peter Burnett organized the first significant wagon train organized to lead settlers to Oregon at the Mill in 1843. Burnett later became Governor of California. The Mill sits on what is now State Line Road dividing Missouri and Kansas. 6:24 Bob Lewellen Watts Mill,Fitzhugh Mill, Oregon Trail, Peter Burnett, Kansas City, Missouri no no : True lives in the Watson House, part of which was built in 1844 on the Santa Fe Trail near the town of New Santa Fe located on the MO/KS state line. The farmhouse survived being burned during the Civil War and Order #11. Additions were made in 1852 and 1872. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0020_PTrue.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Watson House True lives in the Watson House, part of which was built in 1844 on the Santa Fe Trail near the town of New Santa Fe located on the MO/KS state line. The farmhouse survived being burned during the Civil War and Order #11. Additions were made in 1852 and 1872. 6:34 Prudence F. True Civil War, Santa Fe Trail, Order No. 11, New Santa Fe, Border War, Kansas City, Missouri no no : Oxford School is one of the oldest schools in the state of Kansas. The school was moved from its original location at 135th and Mission Road in March 2003 to its present location in Ironwoods Park in Leawood, KS. The Oxford School opened in 1877 and continued to operate as a school until 1955. From the 1960s into the mid-90s it was used as a house of worship. Great care was taken to restore the building to its original beauty with historic accuracy. The Kansas Preservation Alliance selected the Leawood Historic Commission as the recipient of a 2005 Award for Excellence for Preservation Advocacy for their role in preserving the Oxford Schoolhouse. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0021_ABishop_school.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Oxford School House Oxford School is one of the oldest schools in the state of Kansas. The school was moved from its original location at 135th and Mission Road in March 2003 to its present location in Ironwoods Park in Leawood, KS. The Oxford School opened in 1877 and continued to operate as a school until 1955. From the 1960s into the mid-90s it was used as a house of worship. Great care was taken to restore the building to its original beauty with historic accuracy. The Kansas Preservation Alliance selected the Leawood Historic Commission as the recipient of a 2005 Award for Excellence for Preservation Advocacy for their role in preserving the Oxford Schoolhouse. 6:27 April E. Bishop One-Room Schools, Rural schools, Leawood, KS no no : The town of Oxford, Kansas, grew up on the Kansas side of the state line due west of New Santa Fe when Kansas Territory was opened to white settlement as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. Missourians settled there to establish residency to vote in the elections to determine whether the territory would enter the Union as free or slave. The town never recovered from the ravages of the Civil War and no longer exists. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0022_ABishop_town.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0600 The Town of Oxford, Kansas The town of Oxford, Kansas, grew up on the Kansas side of the state line due west of New Santa Fe when Kansas Territory was opened to white settlement as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. Missourians settled there to establish residency to vote in the elections to determine whether the territory would enter the Union as free or slave. The town never recovered from the ravages of the Civil War and no longer exists. 6:55 April E. Bishop Civil War, Border War, New Santa Fe, President Buchanan no no : This podcast explores the background of planning by Union commanders in the summer of 1863 to control guerrilla activity on the Missouri/Kansas border by banishing families known to support them to areas south of Missouri. This provides a look at Orders No. 9 and 10 and argues that the sacking of Lawrence on Aug. 21, 1863 was an excuse to issue Orders No. 11. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0023_Gilmore_ord11.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2008 16:15:15 -0600 Orders No. 11 This podcast explores the background of planning by Union commanders in the summer of 1863 to control guerrilla activity on the Missouri/Kansas border by banishing families known to support them to areas south of Missouri. This provides a look at Orders No. 9 and 10 and argues that the sacking of Lawrence on Aug. 21, 1863 was an excuse to issue Orders No. 11. 9:16 Donald L. Gilmore Civil War, Border War, Kansas Red Legs, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickock no no : This podcast explores the nature and development of the Kansas Red Legs in the Civil War on the Missouri/Kansas Border. Many well-known men rode with the Red Legged Scouts including Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, William Sloan Tough and others. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0024_Gilmore_redlegs.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2008 16:15:15 -0600 The Kansas Red Legs This podcast explores the background of planning by Union commanders in the summer of 1863 to control guerrilla activity on the Missouri/Kansas border by banishing families known to support them to areas south of Missouri. This provides a look at Orders No. 9 and 10 and argues that the sacking of Lawrence on Aug. 21, 1863 was an excuse to issue Orders No. 11. 9:17 Donald L. Gilmore Civil War, Border War, Order No. 11, Sacking of Lawrence no no : Explore the family background using demographic data of the Civil War Missouri guerrillas in Jackson County who operated on the Missouri/Kansas border. Many came from socially prominent and well-to-do families whom the Federal Army had harassed and terrorized. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0025_Gilmore_guerillas.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2008 16:15:15 -0600 The Missouri Guerrillas Explore the family background using demographic data of the Civil War Missouri guerrillas in Jackson County who operated on the Missouri/Kansas border. Many came from socially prominent and well-to-do families whom the Federal Army had harassed and terrorized. 9:48 Donald L. Gilmore Civil War, Border War, Guerrilla warfare, Professor Don Bowen, Jackson County, Missouri no no :Roberts describes the formation of a fighting unit from NW Cass County in Sept. 1861 to fight for the Missouri State Guard as the 10th Missouri Cavalry, Co. F. That winter they join Sterling Price as the 6th Missouri Infantry, Co. A and fight in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0026_jay.mp3 Thurs, 05 June 2008 03:30:15 -0600 The 6th Missouri Infantry Co. A, Part 1 Roberts describes the formation of a fighting unit from NW Cass County in Sept. 1861 to fight for the Missouri State Guard as the 10th Missouri Cavalry, Co. F. That winter they join Sterling Price as the 6th Missouri Infantry, Co. A and fight in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. 7:32 Jay Roberts Civil War, Missouri State Guard, Civil War Cass County, Civil War Missouri Infantry, Trans-Mississippi Civil War no no :Roberts describes what happened to the men of the 6th Missouri Infantry Co A as they marched across Arkansas to end up in Mississippi and engage in the battles of Iuka, Corinth, Big Black and finally the siege of Vicksburg. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0027_jay2.mp3 Thurs, 10 July 2008 03:30:15 -0600 The 6th Missouri Infantry Co. A, Part 2 Roberts describes what happened to the men of the 6th Missouri Infantry Co A as they marched across Arkansas to end up in Mississippi and engage in the battles of Iuka, Corinth, Big Black and finally the siege of Vicksburg. 7:57 Jay Roberts Civil War, Siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Corinth, Civil War Cass County, Civil War Missouri Infantry, Trans-Mississippi Civil War no no Roberts describes what happened to the men of the 6th Missouri Infantry Co A, following their surrender at Vicksburg. Some returned to the High Blue area in NW Cass County, but many scattered all over the United States. William Oldham is buried in the Belton, MO Cemetery. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0027_jay2.mp3 Thurs, 10 July 2008 03:30:15 -0600 The 6th Missouri Infantry Co. A, Part 3 Roberts describes what happened to the men of the 6th Missouri Infantry Co A, following their surrender at Vicksburg. Some returned to the High Blue area in NW Cass County, but many scattered all over the United States. William Oldham is buried in the Belton, MO Cemetery. 6:12 Jay Roberts Civil War, Siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Corinth, Civil War Cass County, Civil War Missouri Infantry, Trans-Mississippi Civil War no no Visitors of all ages can engage in a wide variety of activities including animals such as working oxen, goats and chickens, take a stagecoach ride, tour the new museum and visitors center or enjoy the wide variety of re-enactments, a Wild West Show, music and entertainment at this stop on the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trail. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0029_ARadil.mp3 Thurs, 10 July 2008 03:30:15 -0600 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, Olathe, Kansas Visitors of all ages can engage in a wide variety of activities including animals such as working oxen, goats and chickens, take a stagecoach ride, tour the new museum and visitors center or enjoy the wide variety of re-enactments, a Wild West Show, music and entertainment at this stop on the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trail. 8:23 Alexis Radil Civil War, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, California Trail no no Raab is working to uncover evidence of the Border War in Bates County at a site in the once thriving town of Westpoint on the Missouri-Kansas border. She and her team are searching for evidence of the lives of the common people caught up in the destruction brought by the war and especially Order #11. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/0030_ARaab.mp3 Sat, 23 August 2008 03:30:15 -0600 Bates County, Missouri Archaeology Dig Raab is working to uncover evidence of the Border War in Bates County at a site in the once thriving town of Westpoint on the Missouri-Kansas border. She and her team are searching for evidence of the lives of the common people caught up in the destruction brought by the war and especially Order #11. 7:33 Ann Raab Civil War, Order #11, Missouri-Kansas Border War, Bates County, Missouri no no Raab is working to uncover evidence of the Border War in Bates County at a site in the once thriving town of Westpoint on the Missouri-Kansas border. He and his team are searching for evidence of the lives of the common people caught up in the destruction brought by the war and especially Order #11. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/0031_mark_pod_I.mp3 Sat, 23 August 2008 03:30:15 -0600 Westpoint, Missouri Archaeological Dig Raab is working to uncover evidence of the Border War in Bates County at a site in the once thriving town of Westpoint on the Missouri-Kansas border. He and his team are searching for evidence of the lives of the common people caught up in the destruction brought by the war and especially Order #11. 7:17 Mark Raab Civil War, Order #11, Missouri-Kansas Border War, Bates County, Missouri no no English traces the movement of the Wyandot from their homes in the East to the Kansas Territory following the Indian Removal Act. They settled near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and founded the town of Quindaro. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0032_wyandot1.1 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:30:15 -0600 The Wyandot Nation of Kansas English traces the movement of the Wyandot from their homes in the East to the Kansas Territory following the Indian Removal Act. They settled near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and founded the town of Quindaro. 6:53 Jan English Wendat,Native American,Territorial Kansas, no no : Sheriff Sam Jones describes his brush with death during the Bleeding Kansas strife as settlers grapple with the question of whether Kansas would be admitted to the Union as a free or slave state when the Kansas Nebraska Act states that a vote of the people will make that determination. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0033_paul2b.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Meet Sheriff Sam Jones Sheriff Sam Jones describes his brush with death during the Bleeding Kansas strife as settlers grapple with the question of whether Kansas would be admitted to the Union as a free or slave state when the Kansas Nebraska Act states that a vote of the people will make that determination. 5:30 Paul Bahnmaier Territorial Kansas,Border War,Bleeding Kansas,Abolitionists, no no : Bahnmaier discusses the work of the Lecompton Historical Society which supports the Territorial Capital – Lane Museum and works alongside the Constitution Hall State Historic Site to share the stories and history of this small town in Douglas County, Kansas which lies between Lawrence and Topeka. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0034_paul1b.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:45:15 -0600 Lecompton Historical Society Bahnmaier discusses the work of the Lecompton Historical Society which supports the Territorial Capital – Lane Museum and works alongside the Constitution Hall State Historic Site to share the stories and history of this small town in Douglas County, Kansas which lies between Lawrence and Topeka. 4:48 Paul Bahnmaier Territorial Kansas,Border War,Bleeding Kansas,Abolitionists, no no :Brophy discusses his writings on the nature and activity of Missouri guerillas known as Bushwhackers who operated on the western Missouri border during the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0035_bushwhackers1.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:15:15 -0600 Bushwhackers of the Border Part 1 of 4 Brophy discusses his writings on the nature and activity of Missouri guerillas known as Bushwhackers who operated on the western Missouri border during the Civil War. 4:53 Patrick Brophy Civil War,Border War,Bushwhackers,Guerillas,Missouri State Guard, Missouri no no :Brophy outlines how writers and historians have drawn various interpretations of the nature of the Bushwhackers through the years. . http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0036_bushwhackers2.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:15:15 -0600 Historical Interpretions of Bushwhackers Part 2 of 4 Brophy outlines how writers and historians have drawn various interpretations of the nature of the Bushwhackers through the years. 3:43 Patrick Brohpy Civil War,Border War,Bushwhackers,guerillas, no no :General Sterling Price’s men skirmished with Federal troops under Jim Lane and James Montgomery east of Ft. Scott in Vernon County as they moved north from the Battle of Wilson’s Creek towards Lexington, MO. in 1861. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0037_drywoodcreek.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:15:15 -0600 Battle of Drywood Creek (Battle of the Mules) Part 3 of 4 General Sterling Price’s men skirmished with Federal troops under Jim Lane and James Montgomery east of Ft. Scott in Vernon County as they moved north from the Battle of Wilson’s Creek towards Lexington, MO. in 1861. 3:18 Patrick Brohpy Civil War,Sterling Price,James Montgomery,Ft. Scott Kansas, no no :Abolitionist John Brown led a raid into Vernon County in 1858, taking slaves and other personal property from three families back to Kansas. He was seeking support from eastern backers for his proposed raids in the east which occurred the next year at Harper’s Ferry. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0038_jbrown.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:15:15 -0600 John Brown's 1858 Raid in Vernon County Part 4 of 4 Abolitionist John Brown led a raid into Vernon County in 1858, taking slaves and other personal property from three families back to Kansas. He was seeking support from eastern backers for his proposed raids in the east which occurred the next year at Harper’s Ferry. 5:19 Patrick Brohpy Border War,John Brown,Abolition,slavery, no no :The book traces the settlement of the Border area, the Civil War and its aftermath. He discusses his sources and resources concerning slavery, agriculture and the American West in the 1800s. John Dryden’s diary was a key source. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0039_neely1.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Border Between Them Part 1 of 3 The book traces the settlement of the Border area, the Civil War and its aftermath. He discusses his sources and resources concerning slavery, agriculture and the American West in the 1800s. John Dryden’s diary was a key source. 5:02 Dr. Jeremy Neely Border War,Civil War,Reconciliation,John Dryden, no no :Neely discusses life in the region prior to the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act and the conflict of the settlement of Kansas among pro-slavery, free-soil and abolitionist forces. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0040_neely2.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Border Between Them Part 2 of 3 Neely discusses life in the region prior to the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act and the conflict of the settlement of Kansas among pro-slavery, free-soil and abolitionist forces. 4:38 Dr. Jeremy Neely Border War,Civil War,Reconciliation,Abolitionist,Free Soiler, no no :Neely discusses how his research found many residents wanted to put the war behind them in the decades after the war. Only later did persons begin to tell of the anger, injustice and hard-feelings which are a legacy. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0041_neely3.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Border Between Them Part 3 of 3 Neely discusses how his research found many residents wanted to put the war behind them in the decades after the war. Only later did persons begin to tell of the anger, injustice and hard-feelings which are a legacy. 5:46 Dr. Jeremy Neely Border War,Civil War,Reconciliation, no no :English describes the experiences of the Wyandot during the Border War and Civil War in Quindaro, Kansas. Quindaro served as Kansas’ first free port, and as it was just across the Missouri River from Parkville, Missouri, harbored many looking for freedom. However, it was decimated by Union troops during the Civil War. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0042_jenglish2.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Wyandot in Quindaro, Kansas English describes the experiences of the Wyandot during the Border War and Civil War in Quindaro, Kansas. Quindaro served as Kansas’ first free port, and as it was just across the Missouri River from Parkville, Missouri, harbored many looking for freedom. However, it was decimated by Union troops during the Civil War. 3:13 Janith English Wendat,Native American,Territorial Kansas,Border War,Quindaro, no no :English describes her experiences of reconciliation which brought healing and forgiveness to the Wendat tribes after 350 years of struggle, loss, anger and hurt. Parallels may be found along the Missouri/Kansas border even today. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0043_jenglish3.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 Reconciliation English describes her experiences of reconciliation which brought healing and forgiveness to the Wendat tribes after 350 years of struggle, loss, anger and hurt. Parallels may be found along the Missouri/Kansas border even today. 6:14 Janith English Wendat,Native American,Territorial Kansas,Border War,Reconciliation, no no : The Lewis family has lived in Osceola, Missouri for four generations. Lawrence Lewis relates family oral traditions of their Civil War experiences. He still owns a piano his great grandmother played for Lane’s Kansas troopers. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0044_llewis1.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Lewis Family in Civil War Osceola The Lewis family has lived in Osceola, Missouri for four generations. Lawrence Lewis relates family oral traditions of their Civil War experiences. He still owns a piano his great grandmother played for Lane’s Kansas troopers. 4:54 Lawrence Lewis Jim Lane,Burning Osceola,St. Clair County, Missouri, no no : Lewis family oral tradition includes stories of Cole Younger, Monegaw Springs and the Roscoe Gun Battle. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0045_lewisroscoe.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 The Roscoe Gun Battle and Monegaw Springs Lewis family oral tradition includes stories of Cole Younger, Monegaw Springs and the Roscoe Gun Battle. 4:02 Lawrence Lewis Monegaw Springs,Cole Younger,Roscoe Gun Battle,History,Pinkertons, no no Allin and Stanley talk about how they became interested in Civil War reenacting. Both belong to the Irish Brigade and are recruiting for the Drum and Fife Corps. http://www.moksbwn.net/PodIndex.htm http://www.moksbwn.net/mp3s/0046_jamesjohn.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:15:15 -0600 Young Civil War Enthusiasts Allin and Stanley talk about how they became interested in Civil War reenacting. Both belong to the Irish Brigade and are recruiting for the Drum and Fife Corps. 5:08 John Allin and James Stanley Civil War,Irish Brigade,Civil War re-enacting,Mandolin,fife no no