Lone Jack Battlefield Under Siege!

The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) recently issued its annual "History Under Siege" report of the 10 most endangered battlefields and 15 most at risk sites. These represent 25 battlefields CWPT and historians believe have significant military importance and need the most immediate preservation attention. The Lone Jack Battlefield is included in the 15 most at risk sites – the only site in Missouri.

The 3-1/2 acre battlefield site of the museum and cemetery is owned by Jackson County and operated by the Lone Jack Historical Society. It is surrounded on three sides by residential and commercial property and on the fourth side by commercially zoned property for sale.

The Battlefield also needs a Spring cleaning. Saturday, April 4 history buffs and preservationists from around the country will team up with the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) to help clean and restore America’s priceless battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. Volunteers are needed to rake leaves, pick up sticks, clean flower beds and the Museum. For more information about Park Day at Lone Jack Battlefield, please contact Alinda Miller, 816-805-1815, President@historiclonejack.org.

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