A damaged sword carried in a famous St. Louis battle tells the story of a defeat felt deeply by the man who carried it.

This Civil War sword tells a story of defeat

<p>This series of short shows will make you an expert on the place that started as Mound City and became the Gateway to the West. Explore the people and events that shaped history in the Midwest. </p>

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This series of short shows will make you an expert on the place that started as Mound City and became the Gateway to the West. Explore the people and events that shaped history in the Midwest.

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This Civil War sword tells a story of defeat

This Civil War sword tells a story of defeat