In Robertson Hall there will be a musical program in the morning consisting of Hank Roberts, a local songwriter and performer, who has a CD of original Civil War music called “Missouri Sounds.” There will also be two talks – Tom Rafiner giving an update on his Bates County research and Aaron Barnhart and Diane Eickhoff talking about The Big Divide. Lunch on your own at a restaurant in Butler or brown bag it.

At 2:00 p.m. there will be a dedication ceremony at the Bates County Courthouse for the historical bronze plaque. A program will follow in the 2nd floor courtroom.