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The Heartland
Chautauqua came to Kirksville July 3-8, 2000.
The theme was, "Inside the Civil War", at
the NEMO Fairgrounds. This is one of three Chautauqua's held in
Missouri in 2000. This week long event was held under a huge
tent as in the old days. Kirksville did have a Chautauqua for
nearly twenty years in the early 1900's. There was a tent raising on
Monday, July 3, 2000. The programs are free with a majority of the
funding coming from a Missouri Humanities Grant and the Kirksville
Chamber. You would have met characters from the Civil War era; A.A. Burleigh, an ex-slave;
Harriet Stowe, General Sherman, Mary Chestnut and Sojouner Truth.
This is an excellent way to learn about the history of our country.
The characters answered questions from the audience after their
presentations; as the character they portrayed and as them selves.
It was free Admission to the Chautauqua, "Inside the Civil
War", with portrayal of five important Americans. They gave audiences a
historical perspective of life during America's greatest internal struggle.
Other activities include local musical entertainment each evening.
Mon. July 3, Tent Raising
Tues. July 4, Gen. William T. Sherman
Wed. July 5, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Thurs. July 6, Angus Augustus Burleigh
Fri., July 7, Mary Chesnut
Sat., July 8 Sojourner Truth
Book sales
will benefit the Adair
County Historical Society. Booth there or order by mail.
Make checks to:
ACHS (Adair
County Historical Society)
211 S. Elson St.
Kirksville, Missouri 53501-3466
"Bound to Slavery: James
Shannon and the Restoration Movement" by Dr. Berry
Poyner
Shannon (1799-1859) was an early leader in Stone-Campbell Restoration
Movement in America. He moved in higher education circles, serving as
president of the College of LA (Centenary), Bacon College (Univ. of KY),
Univ. of MO, and Christian Univ. (Culver-Stockton College).
Relived the years of a growing social movement, a passing frontier, and
an approaching Civil War through the eyes of a "fire-eater".
$15 at booth or $17.19 by mail
I bought this
book but haven't started it yet. I will let you know what I think.
"The Last Roll Call"
by Sgt. John Shaver
Originally printed by the Journal Printing Co. of Kirksville in 1898,
the poem has been reprinted with proceeds to be used for preservation of
the ACHS building. The poem describes every comrade in the 1861-64
campaign of Company I, 7th Cavalry Missouri Volunteers. Donated to the
ACHS by Dr. John Biggerstaff of Kirksville.
I also bought
this poem but left it in K'ville. I'll be getting it back later
and let you know what I think.
It was only $1.00 (donation) but I am sure it will be more if you want
it by mail.
"Slavery North of St.
Louis" by Dr. George Lee
To the east was the free state of Illinois, and to the north the free
state of Iowa. The vulnerability of slavery to attract by
abolitionists was obvious, and the region along the Mississippi River
became paranoid about threats to the system. Lee tells the story
of the residents' efforts to defend the eventually discard slavery.
Hardback $24 at booth or $27.95 by mail, Paper $18 at booth or $21.95 by
mail.
I bought this
book and can't seem to but it down. It is a factual type book with short
stories and quotes. I believe it is well written and easy to
read. There are many names given in the book. It also
includes some history outside the area of the main Missouri Counties it
focuses on.
Here are some pictures from the Heartland Chautauqua July 2000:
Missouri
Chautauqua 2000, Eastern Tour 1
Missouri
Chautauqua 2000, Western Tour 2
Harriet Beecher
Stowe
Uncle
Tom's Cabin and American Culture
Materials concerning Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin and the
nation's response to it. Compares different published versions, audio
versions of hymns, interactive timeline and lesson ...
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/utc/
Last reviewed by ydowling
Mothers
in Uncle Tom's America
Information about Harriet Beecher Stowe, plus an examination of the
different themes of motherhood in 19th century popular novels, essays,
verse, and stories.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA97/riedy/open.html
Harriet
Beecher Stowe Center
Nonprofit educational institution operating the Harriet Beecher Stowe
House and the Stowe-Day Library. Tour and travel info provided.
http://www.hartnet.org/~stowe/
Last reviewed by OMaxfield
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner
Truth, The Libyan Sibyl
Essay by Harriet Beecher Stowe on Sojourner Truth.
http://www.toptags.com/aama/books/book6.htm
Harriet
Tubman Historical Society
Encourages and supports research, plays, and programs and educate the
world about the legacy of Harriet Tubman and all patriots for freedom.
http://www.harriettubman.com/
Sojourner
Truth Institute
Information and resources on the life and mission of Sojourner Truth.
http://www.sojournertruth.org/
Last reviewed by rswdp
Ain't
I a Woman?
An account of Sojourner Truth's famous "Ain't I a Woman?"
speech at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention in Akron.
http://www.digitalsojourn.org/speech.html
Harriet
Tubman: Moses of the Civil War
Article by Russell Smith about Harriet Tubman and her courageous
exploits.
http://www.camalott.com/~rssmith/Moses.html
Internet
African American History Challenge: Sojourner Truth
Interactive quiz that helps you sharpen your knowledge of African
American history.
http://160.79.207.23/blackhistory/fnsotrue.html
Sojourner
Truth Memorial Statue Committee
Committee in Northhampton, MA seeks to erect a statue in honor of
Sojourner Truth.
http://www.noho.com/sojourner/
Sojourner
Truth, The Libyan Sibyl
Essay by Harriet Beecher Stowe on Sojourner Truth.
http://www.toptags.com/aama/books/book6.htm
Sojourner
Truth: Abolitionist
Brief biographical introduction to Sojourner Truth.
http://library.advanced.org/10320/Truth.htm
Mary Chesnut
Mary
Chesnut, Diarist of the Confederacy
Angus Augustus Burleigh
Community
Matters
Illinois
Humanities Council-Links
Missouri
Monitor, May 1999
Gen. William T. Sherman
One
of America’s greatest army officers was born February 8, 1820 at
Lancaster, Ohio, and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1840.
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