Pershing Days

Sep
4–6

Pershing Days is always held the weekend closest to Sept. 13th (Gen. Pershing’s birthday) The historical site offers free walk throughs of the boyhood home. The city of Laclede holds activities such as cornhole and washers tournaments and a Kids Boot Camp at the downtown park.

At times there are reenactments. Homecooked meals. Typically there is a band playing in the evening and sometimes a dance.

Full schedule on Laclede Pershing Days Facebook page.

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Sep 4 – Sep 6
Address
Laclede City Park
Phone
660-963-2680
Website
mostateparks.com/park/gen-john-j-pershing-boyhood-home-state-historic-site

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