Civil War Buff Will Speak at Eureka Historical Society Meeting Feb. 6
Real canons are used, along with other items from Civil War days, to re-enact this historical milestone for Rockwood School District middle school eighth grade students each year during an April or May field trip. Shown in this photo are participants at the field trip held for LaSalle Springs Middle school eighth graders on Wednesday at Beaumont Boy Scout Reservation in High Ridge, MO.
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Guest speaker John Nischwitz, a self-proclaimed Civil War junkie, will address Eureka Historical Society members on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
The meeting will occur at the Eureka Fire Protection District's station No. 1, located at 4849 Highway 109. Visitors can enter the station through the back door to the conference/meeting room.
Nischwitz has written a book on Civil War trivia that spans a number of years.
"He is very interesting to talk to and I'm looking forward for his visit," said Bryan Kiefer, president of the historical society.
Bryan Kiefer
8:13 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2012
John is a very interesting person it should be a fun evening. He will be selling his book for 29.95 if you are interested.