Discover the Past: Civil War St. Charles: Fort Peruque

Missouri was one of the fiercely fought over states during the Civil War, and no part of the state was left untouched, including St. Charles County. Railroads and bridges, which were vital to supplying Union troops, were particularly vulnerable. To protect them, numerous forts were built across Missouri to protect from Confederate raiders. One such place was Fort Peruque in St. Charles county, a place that would play a critical role in the story of Archer Alexander, a man who would become the literal face of Emancipation. Join us and local historian Dorris Keeven-Franke as we learn about this overlooked, but important part of St.Charles County history.