Waynesville, MO: Old Settlers Day Reenactment
The Pulaski County Museum and Historical Society hosted its 37th annual Old Settlers Day July 28-30, 2017, 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.
President Lincoln visited Company M’s camp at the Old Settlers Days event in Waynesville, MO, July 28-30, 2017.
A Company M crew fires the Woodruff gun during action at the Old Settlers Days event in Waynesville, MO, July 28-30, 2017.
Union infantry deploys by the gun line during action at the Old Settlers Days event in Waynesville, MO, July 28-30, 2017.
A Company M crew fires the Filley gun during a night fire demonstration at the Old Settlers Days event in Waynesville, MO, July 28-30, 2017.
Pvt. Glen Alsop catches a few winks in camp at the Old Settlers Days event in Waynesville, MO, July 28-30, 2017.