Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial
Truman State Office Building
P. O. Box 1055
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-1010
Fax: 573-526-3444
Email: commemoratemocivilwar@dnr.mo.gov
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: Executive Order 10-20
Mission:
The Commission's purpose is to increase awareness and understanding of Missouri's role in the Civil War; to encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other entities throughout Missouri to organize and participate in activities to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War; and to foster an inclusive spirit of reconciliation that appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of view of all people affected by the Civil War and its aftermath.
Subcommittees:
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: Four full commission meetings per year.
Location of meetings: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Duration of meetings: One full business day.
Total time commitment: Committee conference calls require additional time beyond the quarterly meetings
Details on Members
Total members: 19
Appointed members: 11
Term length: 5 years
Compensation: no
Member Requirements: persons appointed by the Governor, including, without limitation, educators, historians, and laypersons with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the Civil War in Missouri and representatives of the hospitality and tourism industry.
Political Requirements: none
Geographic Requirements: none
Senate Consent Required: No