Union Defender October 2011

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE OCTOBER MEETING?

1) Members discussed final arrangements for the commemorative ceremony for “Zagonyi’s Charge on October 22.

ZAGONYI'S CHARGE CEREMONY

About fifty people joined the members of Phelps Camp in commemorating Zagonyi's Charge. Phelps Camp wishes to thank the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for its cooperation in this important program. Additional photos are available in the gallery at the top of the page.

DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS MARKER CEREMONY

On Friday, September 30, members of Mary Whitney Phelps Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans dedicated a new historical marker honoring the achievements of Mary Phelps in establishing an orphanage for the children of fallen Union soldiers in 1865. The event took place at Sunshine Elementary School, on the corner of Jefferson and Sunshine in Springfield. Greg Wait, Jeff Patrick and Gary Riley volunteered for the color guard, and a large crowd of spectators (and MANY students) turned out for the program and monument unveiling. The weather was perfect as the men of Phelps Camp presented the colors for the pledge of allegiance and fired a musket volley during the unveiling. Congratulations to the ladies of Phelps Tent for their successful efforts to honor Mary Phelps. Be sure to have a look at the beautiful marker if you’re in the area.

NEXT MEETING

The November meeting of Phelps Camp will be held at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center on Tuesday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

CAN DO! We just made a “run” to the recycling center, so now it’s time to rebuild our “stock.” Please bring your cans to the next meeting.

Union Defender October 2011

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING?

1) Members discussed plans for the commemorative ceremony for “Zagonyi’s Charge on October 22.

2) Members discussed upcoming plans for the Lexington battle reenactment.

3) Jeff Patrick announced that a grant application would be submitted by the end of September to the Mountain Grove Community Foundation, seeking funds for the restoration of that city’s Union soldier monument.

4) Members were encouraged to attend the DUV marker dedication ceremony on September 30 (see below).

DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS MARKER CEREMONY

On Friday, September 30, the members of Mary Whitney Phelps Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans will dedicate a new historical marker honoring the achievements of Mary Phelps in establishing an orphanage for the children of fallen Union soldiers in 1865. The event will take place at Sunshine Elementary School, on the corner of Jefferson and Sunshine in Springfield. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. All members of Phelps Camp are urged to attend, and we still need 2 or 3 members who have a Union uniform, accouterments and weapon to help with the Phelps Camp color guard. If you are available that afternoon, please contact Jeff Patrick (417-732-2662, ext. 226 or tam1rn@juno.com) as soon as possible. Limited parking is available at the school, with more parking in the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church lot.

NEW MEMBER
Phelps Camp is pleased to announce that we have a new member, Donald Lancaster of Mountain View, Missouri. His great-great grandfather was St. Clair Lancaster of Company I, 7th Maryland Infantry Regiment. Private Lancaster served his country from September 1862 through May 1865. The 7th Maryland's war service was in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Welcome to Phelps Camp!

NEXT MEETING The October meeting of Phelps Camp will be held at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center on Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. Jeff Patrick will present a brief program about his recent visit to the grave of Captain David Van Buskirk, the “biggest Yankee in the world.”

CAN DO!

Are we still collecting aluminum cans? You bet we are! We are ready to make another “run” to the recycling center, so please bring your cans to the next meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 30: DUV dedication of Civil War Orphans’ Home historical marker, 1 p.m.

October 22: “Zagonyi’s Charge” 150th anniversary ceremony, 2 p.m.