NEWS & EVENTS
2026 EVENTS
March 28 Civil War Symposium - Tale of Two Revolutions: Liberty and Union -
Comparing the American Revolution and the American Civil War.
9 am - 5 pm at the Morson-Ario-Strand VFW Post 950, 1900 N. Riverfront Dr. in Mankato
Registration form
Event poster/flyer
Symposium program schedule
Lunch is included in registration when received by the March 20th deadline. Menu: pulled pork sandwiches and chicken pot pie soup. Gluten-free buns available.
Coffee, water and doughnut holes provided in the morning.
How to register:
Mail: complete registration form and mail with check made out to: Boy in Blue.
Online: email completed registration form and pay online using credit card. A $2 fee
is added to cover credit card fees.
Registration deadline: March 20, 2026
Adult Registration - $35 (+ $2 fee)
Adult Registration for current members only - $30.00 (+ $2 fee)
Student Registration - $20 (+ $2 fee)
May 16 Civil War Veterans Headstone Dedication in Glenwood Cemetery in Mankato @ 1 pm
May 25 Decoration Day in Lincoln Park (Memorial Day)
July 8 Patriotic Band Concert in Lincoln Park
THE FRIENDS OF THE BOY IN BLUE MEMORIAL
meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month
at 5:30 pm at the Morson-Ario-Strand VFW
(1900 North Riverfront Dr. in Mankato).
Any changes in this schedule will be posted here.
All are welcome to attend.
CIVIL WAR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
FROM BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MN
From Blue Earth County, Minnesota, these brave men of Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, earned the Medal of Honor for their heroism at Nolensville, Tennessee, on February 15, 1863. In what later became known as the “Corn Crib Party,” this detachment of 16 courageously defended a wagon train against 125 attacking cavalry, repelling the assault and saving the vital supplies. Due to government oversight, it wasn’t until 1897 that their bravery was formally recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Read more about these Medal of Honor Recipients and the "Corn Crib Party".
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1848-1921
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1828-1916
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1833-1905
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1842-1913
First Sergeant, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1830-1914
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1844-1906
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1836-1909
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1828-1918
