Civil War Round Table of Kansas City member Dan Smith will be giving a program titled "Secret Orders and Spies of the Battle of Westport."  A Confederate victory at the Battle of Westport was widely believed to be the key to a rebel victory in Missouri.  Learn about the clandestine groups and civilian spies who worked behind the scenes of this pivotal battle.  Dan has spoken to the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri in the past and is very knowledgeable about the Battle of Westport.  He is also chairman of the Monnett Battle of Westport Fund which has helped rescue portions of land at Byram's Ford near the Big Blue River.

The program is free, but registration is required.  RSVP at 816 252-7228.

Location Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO

Contact RSVP at 816 252-7228