Music for the Cause

Fee:

Free. Regular events are always free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 37.115618, -93.419725

Visitor Center Multipurpose Room

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

You may join the talk in-progress.

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Description

Ever wonder what kind of instruments were popular during the Civil War? Join Ranger Molly as they discuss Civil War bands and music. Learn about the musicians’ roles within their regiments both on and off the battlefield, and the impact these musical tunes had on the boys in blue and gray.

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Reservation or Registration: No

Regular events do not require a registration.

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Contact Information

Visitor Information
417-732-2662
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Image Gallery

A Civil War engraving scene with the text "General N. Lyon's Funeral March" over it.

The cover of sheet music for "General Lyon's Funeral March"
Library of Congress