Civil War Days at Columbus-Belomont State Park will occur from October 12th to October 14th. The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history and encampments. Friday will be “education day”. Schools, scouts, youth groups and clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night. Morning religious services and a memorial ceremony at Columbus Cemetery will occur on Sunday. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting…

The editor of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society Journal is seeking articles for inclusion in the 2013 issue of the journal. Interested parties may submit their manuscripts to Sarah Strange at strangetx@gmail.com. To review the Society’s submission guidelines see http://www.jacksonpurchasehistoricalsociety.org/jphs-journal/ or click the “JPHS Journal” tab above. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2013.