Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend opens the summer with a bang as our volunteer artillery crew demonstrates the power of Civil War artillery.Memorial Day weekend will also bring other living historians who will share special programs on how soldiers lived, marched and fought during ......More

Memorial Day weekend opens the summer with a bang as our volunteer artillery crew demonstrates the power of Civil War artillery.Memorial Day weekend will also bring other living historians who will share special programs on how soldiers lived, marched and fought during the first years of the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi West

Common Soldiers of the Battle of Wilson's Creek

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locati......More

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locations are dependent on volunteer staffing and weather conditions - please check with the visitor center at the start of your visit.

Artillery Programs

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a......More

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a unit.

Flag Day

Museum staff will bring out additional flags from the collection for viewing.

Common Soldiers of the Battle of Wilson's Creek

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locati......More

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locations are dependent on volunteer staffing and weather conditions - please check with the visitor center at the start of your visit.

Artillery Programs

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a......More

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a unit.

Common Soldiers of the Battle of Wilson's Creek

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locati......More

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locations are dependent on volunteer staffing and weather conditions - please check with the visitor center at the start of your visit.

Artillery Programs

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a......More

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a unit.

Common Soldiers of the Battle of Wilson's Creek

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locati......More

Meet living historians at Stop 5 (Sigel's Final Position) and discover the lives of the men who fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on August 10, 1861.To learn even more, join them for a talk and a historic weapons demonstration at the top of hour.Programs and locations are dependent on volunteer staffing and weather conditions - please check with the visitor center at the start of your visit.

Artillery Programs

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a......More

Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War. See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a unit.