The American Civil War in the West & Trans-Mississippi
Schedule
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
St. Charles County Heritage Museum | Saint Peters, MO
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Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance - St. Louis in conjunction with the St. Charles County Heritage Museum present a tabletop miniatures game day focused on the American Civil War in the West and the Trans Mississippi Theaters. Featuring both Naval and Land actions that were critical to the course of the war.Join some of our most experienced Senior Game Masters for notable battles, including:
The Battle of Lucas Bend
January 11, 1862, near Lucas Bend, four miles north of Columbus on Mississippi River. Some of the first American Civil War naval actions were fought on a stretch running between Missouri and Illinois, near Lucas Bend. Blood Sweat and Iron Rules, Dave Schaffner GM.
The Battle of Ft. Donelson
February 11–16, 1862, at a Confederate fort near the Tennessee–Kentucky border opened the Cumberland River. Flag Officer Foote and his St. Louis built gunboats have a chance to score a victory for the US Navy. Dawn of Iron Rules, Greg Dieckhaus GM
The Battle of Wilson's Creek
August 10, 1861 near Springfield, Missouri. An outnumbered Union Army strikes at their Rebel foes leading to the first major battle of the Trans- Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War. Valour & Fortitude Rules Bob Alsop & Burt Campbell GMs
The Battle of Newton's Station April 24, 1863, in Newton's Station, Mississippi, during the famous Grierson's Raid of the American Civil War. A Union Cavalry Brigade strikes South through Mississippi during Colonel Grierson's Raid of the American Civil War becoming the basis of the movie "The Horse Soldiers.“ Fistful of Lead Bigger Battles rules
Steve Lowry GM
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Where is it happening?
St. Charles County Heritage Museum, 1630 Heritage Landing,Saint Peters, Missouri, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
