The Missouri Civil War Museum presents the Jefferson Barracks Bicentennial Symposium July 10 - 12!

On July 10, 1826, the first soldiers arrived at Sylvan Springs, just south of St. Louis, to establish a new US Army post. This summer, celebrate two centuries of service with the Jefferson Barracks Bicentennial Symposium.

Hosted by the Missouri Civil War Museum from July 10th through 12th, the symposium will feature tours of the barracks and cemetery, presentations by local historians, delicious meals, and much more. Visit mcwm.org/jb200 for more information, and please call (314) 845-1861 to register.