MO -Missouri Metal Detecting

Carthage, Missouri is taking part in the National Metal Detecting day on May 19th.  Carthage will open their city parks for metal detecting from 8am to 8pm.  Here is a brief history of why you should want to attend: The area was divided over slavery, and almost all of the African-Americans in the county at the time were slaves. The Battle of Carthage, fought on July 5, 1861, was a …Read the Rest

By JASON NEVEL (jason.nevel@sj-r.com) The State Journal-Register Posted Nov 05, 2011 @ 11:00 PM The popular “History Comes Alive” program bringing portrayals of 1800s figures and re-enactments to downtown Springfield is likely here to stay, Justin Blandford, site manager for the Old Capitol State Historic Site, said Saturday. Blandford said reviews from people who’ve filled out evaluation forms after events show that visitors enjoy the extra history lesson. Furthermore, the …Read the Rest

By Rudi Keller Columbia Daily Tribune Tuesday, September 13, 2011 BOONVILLE — In a heavy rain, about 800 Missouri State Guard troops under Col. William Brown of Saline County attacked the Boonville Home Guard of about 140 men as the garrison was preparing breakfast. The attackers had sheathed their flag in a black oilcloth to keep it dry, but many in the garrison thought the state troops carried the black …Read the Rest

By Steve Weldon The Carthage Press Posted Aug 05, 2011 @ 12:37 PM   CARTHAGE, Mo. — One of the many things that I like about the job I have is the ability to meet some really fine people. These folks come from all walks of life.  They are young and old, professional and nonprofessional. Some come from far away or have lived in this area all their lives. But …Read the Rest

Written by Wes Johnson News-Leader So you just got a brand new metal detector and can’t wait to go dig up buried treasure. Slow down a bit. Rules about where and how you can use the device vary greatly. Metal detector hobbyists also emphasize the need to always get permission before any dig. Metal detectors are not allowed in national parks — including Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield — and hefty …Read the Rest

by Mike Lear on August 9, 2011 in Human Interest,Military,Travel Over 3100 re-enactors will re-create what is called the first major battle of the Civil War west of the Mississippi, this weekend south of Springfield.      The Battle of Wilson’s creek came amid increased tension over where Missouri would fall in the War; with the North or the South.  Superintendent of the battle’s National Historic Site, Ted Hillmer, says the …Read the Rest

By John Hacker The Carthage Press   CARTHAGE, Mo. — An ordinance establishing that all historic artifacts found on city property that are more than 100 years old will belong to the city was given its first reading on Tuesday and will be given final consideration on Aug. 9. City Administrator Tom Short said the city staff added a preamble to the proposed ordinance after talking to Steve Weldon, director …Read the Rest