NewsNovember 15, 2019

Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
World War II reenactors show students the guns and equipment used in the Second World War.
World War II reenactors show students the guns and equipment used in the Second World War.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Dr. Paul Baum of Mexico, Missouri, gives presentations about Missouri's involvement and the United States involvement in World War I.
Dr. Paul Baum of Mexico, Missouri, gives presentations about Missouri's involvement and the United States involvement in World War I.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Presentations of Mountain Men and music that would have be played during the era were given during the Liberty Days events.
Presentations of Mountain Men and music that would have be played during the era were given during the Liberty Days events.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Bluegrass music was played during the events over the Veteran's Day weekend.
Bluegrass music was played during the events over the Veteran's Day weekend.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
World War II reenactors, Wyatt Pohlman of Washington, Missouri and Isaiah Bell of Washington, Missouri, pose in their World War II U.S. attire.
World War II reenactors, Wyatt Pohlman of Washington, Missouri and Isaiah Bell of Washington, Missouri, pose in their World War II U.S. attire.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Students in attendance learn the process of making a fire.
Students in attendance learn the process of making a fire.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Presentations on earthquake preparedness were given to attendees throughout the Liberty Days event.
Presentations on earthquake preparedness were given to attendees throughout the Liberty Days event.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
A World War II tank was brought alongside other equipment for students to view throughout Liberty Days.
A World War II tank was brought alongside other equipment for students to view throughout Liberty Days.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Dr. Frank Nickles gives a presentation on the Korean War.
Dr. Frank Nickles gives a presentation on the Korean War.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Students of the Kennet Girl Scout Troop 71259 listen closely to presentations given at Liberty Days.
Students of the Kennet Girl Scout Troop 71259 listen closely to presentations given at Liberty Days.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Dr. Frank Nickles gives a presentation on the Korean War.
Dr. Frank Nickles gives a presentation on the Korean War.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Gary Kitchens, Vietnam veteran, prepares to give a presentation to students attending the Liberty Days event.
Gary Kitchens, Vietnam veteran, prepares to give a presentation to students attending the Liberty Days event.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows
Presentations of colonial United States were given during Liberty Days.
Presentations of colonial United States were given during Liberty Days.Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows

Over the Veteran's Day weekend, the administration of the Stars and Stripes Museum hosted their annual event entitled, Liberty Days. Missouri history activities were scattered throughout the museum and the surrounding grounds ranging in history from Westward Expansion up to Contemporary America.

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