The Civil War in Northwest Missouri is rich in history. In conjunction with the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Missouri Civil War Heritage Foundation, and the Missouri Travel Council, Museum Hill promotes the sigificance of Missouri during the Civil War period. Museum Hill's ties to the Civil War are rooted as a general watch station for regiment officers for overlooking the heart of the city as well as a civilian staff living quarters for medical support to the wounded. Experience the Civil War and the the history of the Missouri and Kansas "Border Wars" while staying at Museum Hill. Start your experience by watching the dvd St. Joseph, Days of Civil War" produced by KQ2's Jim Colon in conjunction with the St. Joseph Convention and Visitor's Bureau in the comfort of Museum's Hills 1800's period library. Begin your excursion with the St. Joseph Civil War self guided tour.
St. Joseph Civil War Experience
Continue your itinerary making it one to remember by visit these following places, all within driving distance of Museum Hill. Come back in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine on the porch overlooking the city and imagine yourself back in time during a pivotal point in history of the United States.
The Patee House
The Wornell House
Jesse James noteriety as an outlaw began with his history during the Civil War period. The Quantrill gang's' reputation grew from guerilla warfare tactics in defiance of the Union. Larwence KS became the staging ground as referenced here :
The Quantrill Gang during the Civil WarThe reprocussions of this incident that included John Brown's Massacre and future "eye for an eye" retaliations continued on and Jesse James eventually took to the West respected, feared, and wanted dead or alive. His life briefly described here, Jesse managed to form many allies who helped him until his demise in St. Joseph, MO.
The Evolution of Jesse James
The Jesse James Driving Tour gives a unique perspective on the outlaw and the aftermaths of the War in the region. This tour not only maps out the life of Jesse James, it captures the essence of a divided nation struggling to unite while progressing to expand the West. The progression during and after the war from Missouri into Kansas and beyond are highlighted here with more places to go in The True Spirit of the Old West.
