Waynesville, MO: Old Settlers Day Reenactment
The Pulaski County Museum and Historical Society hosted its 36th annual Old Settlers Day July 30-31, 2016, at Waynesville City Park in Waynesville, MO.
Waynesville was occupied by Union forces beginning in 1862. A fort was built near the bluff overlooking Roubidoux Spring. The site was of strategic importance to protect the “wire road” between St. Louis and Springfield, MO, and to curtail regional “bushwhacker” activities. During the occupation the Old Stagecoach Stop served as hospital.
Company G’s colors lead the Union infantry back to camp after the Saturday battle at the Old Settlers’ Day event in Waynesville, MO, July 30-31, 2016.
Click here to link to a video of Saturday’s engagement.