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Contributions of German immigrants highlight history program
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The contributions of German immigrants during the Civil War era will be highlighted this week in a history program, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday in Jefferson City at the Missouri State Archives, 600 W. Main St.
Dr. Ken Luebbering will present, “I Goes to Fight Mit Siegel: Missouri's Germans and the Civil War.”
Missouri's fertile valleys and wooded hills attracted thousands of German immigrants. They settled in St. Louis, smaller villages, and on farms along the Missouri River. Eventually spreading throughout the state, the Germans transformed Missouri's economics, politics, religion and culture. One of the most important contributions these immigrants made was through their actions leading up to and during the Civil War.
Although Missouri's Germans were a group diverse in religion, dialect and political ideals, most wanted to prove themselves loyal to their new nation. Consequently, when forces advocating secession from the Union threatened the state, many rallied to the Union cause following another German immigrant, Union General Franz Siegel, into battle and influencing the outcome of the war.
All programs at the Archives are free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dr. Ken Luebbering will present, “I Goes to Fight Mit Siegel: Missouri's Germans and the Civil War.”
Missouri's fertile valleys and wooded hills attracted thousands of German immigrants. They settled in St. Louis, smaller villages, and on farms along the Missouri River. Eventually spreading throughout the state, the Germans transformed Missouri's economics, politics, religion and culture. One of the most important contributions these immigrants made was through their actions leading up to and during the Civil War.
Although Missouri's Germans were a group diverse in religion, dialect and political ideals, most wanted to prove themselves loyal to their new nation. Consequently, when forces advocating secession from the Union threatened the state, many rallied to the Union cause following another German immigrant, Union General Franz Siegel, into battle and influencing the outcome of the war.
All programs at the Archives are free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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