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Missouri
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site
The Battle of Island Mound marked the first time that African-American troops were engaged in Civil War combat, nearly a year before the battle depicted in the film Glory. Battle of Island Mound State Historic site encompasses Fort Africa, where the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry were camped in 1862 before a pitched battle with pro-Confederate forces near a low hill named Island Mound. Come, walk the interpretive trail loop and learn about this battle as well as the effect that the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry has on later Union decisions to allow African-American units to fight.
Recent News
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site Conceptual Development Plan Survey Now Online
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Jan. 11, with…
Read More »Take an Evening Stroll at Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site on July 16, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -– Enjoy the outdoor sights, sounds and scents while strolling along the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site’s 0.6-mile trail at 8 p.m.. Take in the evening as the local flora and fauna prepare for the…
Read More »Wildflower Walk Scheduled at Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site on June 23, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Join team members at Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site as they hike the 0.6-mile Courage Trail at 6:30 p.m. Park representatives will share their knowledge about wildflowers that would have existed in the 1800s and…
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