Patterson, MO: Living History
The Patterson Community Center sponsored Civil War Days, A Living History Event, marking the 150th Anniversary of Confederate General Marmaduke’s 1863 military expedition into Missouri and actions at Patterson and Fort Benton, on September 6-7, Friday and Saturday, in town in Patterson, Missouri. The Turner Brigade was well represented by contingents from Company G, Company M and Company E.

Turner infantry, engineers, and artillery defend Fort Benton during a skirmish with rebel attackers at the September 2013 living history event at Patterson, MO.

Turner infantry and engineeers defend Fort Benton during a skirmish with rebel attackers at the September 2013 living history at Patterson, MO.

“Beardman”, nicknamed by several young spectators, developed quite a vocal following during the defense of Fort Benton at the September 2013 living history at Patterson, MO.

Company M crews man two guns inside Fort Benton during the skirmish at the September 2013 living history at Patterson, MO.