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PICTURES OF THE EVENT COURTESY CRAIG MATHEWS, SR
September 28
September 27 - Missouri Sons of Union Veterans hold a ceremony honoring the dead of Pilot Knob on the 160th Anniversary of Union Victory in Missouri - 1864
You can pay your registration via Paypal. This saves you from writing a check. You will still need to mail in your registration form to the address below. Please 1) indicate that you paid by Paypal on your form so we can match up your payment with your form; and, 2) remember we are a charitable organization and we are accepting Paypal for your convenience. Please consider adding the fees that Paypal charges to your payment. Thank you.
Questions about Friends or the Event?
Friends of Fort Davidson
c/o Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
PO Box 509
Pilot Knob, MO 63663
314-690-3148
click here for e-mail
Friends of Fort Davidson
c/o Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
PO Box 509
Pilot Knob, MO 63663
314-690-3148
click here for e-mail
Please note that filling out a form (and sending in money if you are a vendor or a sutler), is not a guarantee that you will receive permission to operate or re-enact. Sutlers and Vendors applications are reviewed and approved by committee. We also strive to insure, for example, that we do not end up with 25 sutlers all selling root beer. You will receive notification when your application is accepted.
2024 REENACTMENT CHALLENGE COINS
only 500 number coins will be made!
You can buy our coins for $10 + tax at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site or you can pay by Paypal by clicking on our Paypal link.
Coin costs $10 + $5 shipping & Paypal fees. Include Mailing Address in Paypal note area. You can ask for a specific number, but there is no guarantee it will be available.
Coin costs $10 + $5 shipping & Paypal fees. Include Mailing Address in Paypal note area. You can ask for a specific number, but there is no guarantee it will be available.
RULES FOR VISITORS TO THE SITE DURING THE REENACTMENT
Due to insurance, visitors need to adhere to the following rules during the reenactment: 1. Horse riding by anyone other than a re-enactor properly registered to be on the site is prohibited. a. Persons violating this will be removed from the site. b. If they don't have the proper inoculation papers for their horses, they may be charged under Missouri State Law. 2. Persons wearing Civil War attire purporting to be a re-enactor or a hawker, must have been previously registered with the MCWRA and/or Friends of Fort Davidson. If not, they may be asked to leave or change clothing. 3. ATV Riding by anyone not previously approved by the site administrator is prohibited! 4. We have been informed that in the past people have plugged into electric and shared it with someone who paid for the service. As the historic site pays for the electric in support of this event, anyone found doing so, will unplugged from power. If found to be hooked up again, you will be directed to leave the event. |
See below for vendors approved after each meeting.
Vendors at the 2024 Reenactment
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE VENDORS APPROVED
...St. Louis Schützenverein (Beer and Wine vendor - also selling ice in cooperation with the
event organizers & official battle 160th challenge coins - approved 1/10)
...Baylee Jo's Restaurant (with alcoholic mixed drinks, no beer or wine - approved 2/16)
FOOD VENDORS
...Chelsea Marler - Patty Shack (Burgers and Fixins - approved 2/16)
...Smokey Valley BBQ (Pulled Pork, Brisket, Nachos, Hickory Dogs, Brats, Kabobs & More - approved
3/9)
...The Farmhouse Morning, Noon & Night (Smash-burgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Buffalo
Chicken, Possible Breakfast Items and more - approved 3/9)
...Matty B's Fair Favorites (Cotton Candy, Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes, Churros - approved 3/9)
...Simply Fun Foods (curly fries, fried check tenders, funnel cakes, lemonade, ice tea - approved 4/20)
...Scout Troop 403 (soda, water, lemonade)
...Kona Ice (shaved ice - self served flavors & water)
...Grandma's Sugar Shack (funnel cakes, gourmet funnel cakes, fried Oreos, Brownies, Sundaes,
Lemonade, etc)
...Thee Abbey Kitchen (breads, breakfast & pastry items - approved 8/16)
...Show Me Shaved Ice (Shaved Ice & Water - approved 9/6)
SUTLERS (& FOOD SUTLERS)
...Fall Creek Sutlery (reenactor supplies of all sorts - approved 8/16)
...Ladies & Gentlemen's Emporium (approved 10/23)
...Thousand Falls Trading Co (Period Blacksmith - approved 4/20)
...Black Pearl Ironworks (Period Blacksmith - approved 4/20)
....Dr. Lionda's Handmade Products (wood furniture, clothing, jewelry & more)
...Little John's Root-Beer (root-beer, diet, lemon and cherry soft drinks - approved 8/16)
...Guy Johnson - Paws Woodwork (wood furniture, leather work, blankets, guns, shooting supplies,
wood toys, 1800's goods, jewelry, books, etc)
ARTISAN SUTLERS
...John Steppe - Cool Creek Forge (approved 10/23)
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS
...Randy Sparks - (Antique & Vintage Engravings and Prints -approved 10/23)
...Ken Flieger - (Hats, Flags, Belt Buckles, Bumper Stickers, Cutting Boards, Wallets, Shirts - 2 Spaces)
...Lisa Siegenthaler (Crocheted Items - approved 3/9)
...Papak Seasoning (all purpose seasoning - approved 4/20)
...History Nut Books (Major Doug Gifford, US Army Ret.) -
(Civil War Battlefield Staff Ride Books, T- Shirts, Etc)
...Douglas Roussin (Civil War Relics, Civil War Displays, Books)
...Southern Suds by Janet (foaming sugar scrubs & body butters - approved 8/16)
...Fletcher SUVCW Camp 47 & Volker ASUVCW (wooden guns, dolls, toy swords, lots of stuff
for kids -approved 8/16)
...Dave Sommerhauser (novelties, t-shirts, jewelry, etc - approved 8/16)
...Paula Sanders (handmade crafts & Christmas items - approved 8/16)
...Roberta Crider (a historical novel about Battle of Pilot Knob - approved 7/11)
...Sherry Howard (Handmade Jewelry, Rings, Key Fobs, Crochet Items - approved 9/10)
...Teresa Sollars-Chiha (Wood Crafted Bowls, Cutting BOards, Utenisls, Goat Soap, Wax Melts, Hair
Bows & More Handmade Products - approved 9/6)
...Debra Kite (Crochet Afgans, Baby Dressses, Scarfs, Hats, Dish Towels, Blankets - approved 9/6)
...Susan Ream-Wilson (Stuff approved 9/6)
...AT Maxwell Homestead (Handmade Goat Milk Soap Products & Lotion, Crochet Stuffed Animal
Plushies - approved 9/6)
...Arcadia Valley Screen Printing + More (T-Shirts Civil War Themed - Approved 9/10)
APPROVED HAWKER - None Yet
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
...Armand Kinslow - (Promo Material for Friends - approved 8/16)
...Gideon's International - (Free Bibles - approved 9/6)
...Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce (commemorative battle book - approved 9/6)
REJECTED APPLICATIONS - None Yet