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NEWS & EVENTS

Boys in Blue Stories
 
 A series of five videos filmed by the Boy in Blue Committee to honor the Civil War veterans in Blue Earth County, MN. 
Click on photo to view each video.












 

Thank you to all who have attended our fundraising events.
Pictures from these events are posted on our facebook page.
Check these out and "Like" our page!

                                     2023 EVENTS
                              
March 25          10th Annual Civil War Symposium - "The Tide Turns: 1863"

                           Morson-Ario-Strand VFW, 1900 No. Riverfront Drive in Mankato
                           9 am - 5 pm (door opens for registration at 8 am)
                           Presentations, costumed interpreters, Civil War exhibits, panel discussion, Civil War era                               music, books and authors, lunch, and more. Special Guest Speakers: Author Tamara                                     Thayer presents The Mystery of Barbara Fritchie: A True Patriot and Col. Gary Carlberg                                 presents The Controversial Major General George Meade
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OTE:   Deadline for registration with lunch is March 20. After March 20, registrations                                  can be accepted but lunch is not included. Walk-in registration accepted if space 
                            is available. 

Registration open now - Register by mail or online.   Download Registration form here.
                                 Adult - $30                         
                                 Student (age 18 and under) - $20            
                                 Virtual (Zoom) - $20
                                 Adult 2023 Friends of the Boy in Blue Member - $25     

Download Symposium schedule & program descriptions
Download symposium poster/flyer
Download Symposium Description


May 29              Decoration Day in Historic Lincoln Park   
                           Time and details to be announced 

June                   Patriotic Band Concert in Lincoln Park
                           Time and details to be announced 

Nov. 11              Veteran's Day Ceremony in Lincoln Park
                            Time and details to be announced

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BOYS IN BLUE STORIES
 
 A series of five videos filmed by the Boy in Blue Committee to honor the Civil War veterans in Blue Earth County, MN. 
Click on photo to view each video.












 

Thank you to all who have attended our fundraising events.
Pictures from these events are posted on our facebook page.
Check these out and "Like" our page!

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