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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
NOTE: 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
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.
Boys in Blue Stories in Print
The Corn Crib Party – Civil War Heroes from Blue Earth County - MankatoLife.com, March 5, 2020
The Corn Crib Party – Civil War Heroes from Blue Earth County, Part 2 - MankatoLife.com, March 25, 2020
A Civil War Hero’s Gift to Mankato – John Eaton Tourtellotte - MankatoLife.com July 30, 2020
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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