Event
—
Sep 4 – Sep 6
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.
Event Details
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
Things to Do
Attractions in Laclede
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Bridge was built in 1868 and is the longest of the four surviving covered bridges…
Learn more →Pershing State Park
Dedicated to the memory of Gen. John J. Pershing, the park now serves as an…
Learn more →General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home
Gen. Pershing, highest ranking military officer in US history and General of the Armies after…
Learn more →