This Banner - 8x3 feet, heavy vinyl with 6 grommets for mounting. $50 through Paypal includes shipping. An excellent remembrance of the battle and your donation helps support the Battlefield's interpretation efforts! Use the Donate to Friends link above.
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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site Wildfire
On the afternoon of Feb. 27, a wildfire started near the park boundary and quickly spread due to the high winds. The MSP team played a critical role in battling this wildfire that in total included more than 130 fire personnel. Following this incident, the other agencies and local fire departments recognized the experience and skill of our State Parks team who assisted with this effort. We would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the following team members: Lucas Anderson, Andrew McClanahan, Ben Bailey, Chase Foley, Billy Tedford, Dairan Elam-Piles, Tyler Keim, Alan Lancaster, Mary Crowell, Drew Browning, Matt Poole, Carrie Lykins, Jill Chambliss, Nick Cody, Nick Davis, Michelle Soenkson, Harlee Scherrer, Frannie Stockton, Izzy Rabalais, Zoe Craun, Paige King and Ron Colatskie. |
Woodruff Gun Carriage
The site worked with a blacksmith that specializes in the restoration of historic weapons and had a historically accurate carriage restored for the Woodruff gun that the site had on display. Preparations are underway to host a ceremony firing the Woodruff Gun at the Spring Drill Event in April 20. |
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION IN A NUTSHELL
Friends of Fort Davidson is the volunteer support organization for the Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site (formerly Fort Davidson State Historic Site. Our mission is simple. Depending on the money we have to help the historic site interpret the site to the public. This is accomplished by volunteering hours, running events or approving Civil War themed events, buying artifacts for the museum, buying anything else that can help run the site (if we had enough money we would most likely purchase land to support the goals of the historic site). In short, if we can do it to help the site, we'll do it!
On these pages you will find interpretation articles that are not on the official Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site website. You will find pictures and possibly films of past re-enactments. If you re-enact or want to sell products at the re-enactments or other events, you can find that information here. You will also find a form to use if you wish to help our organization support the historic site. We are a recognized 501-C-3 under current IRS rules and any donations are tax deductible.
To contact us, just e-mail.
On these pages you will find interpretation articles that are not on the official Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site website. You will find pictures and possibly films of past re-enactments. If you re-enact or want to sell products at the re-enactments or other events, you can find that information here. You will also find a form to use if you wish to help our organization support the historic site. We are a recognized 501-C-3 under current IRS rules and any donations are tax deductible.
To contact us, just e-mail.
The main picture used as our header is copyrighted by Dan Esarey and cannot be used without his permission! The rest is copyright Friends of Fort Davidson -- All material contained on this website, except as indicated, may be fairly used. Credit should be given where credit is due.
If items were shared with us by the Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, credit should be given to the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks.