Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
add photosWilson's Creek National Battlefield was the site of the August 10, 1861 first major Civil War engagement, involving about 5,400 Union troops and 12,000 Confederates. Wilson's Creek was also the scene of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general to be killed in combat. This historic site is open daily to the public except on major holidays.
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"Eerily Peaceful"
Even my 4yr old (at the time) was mostly quiet while we were there... and that's an accomplishment! It can be a bit dull for the young'uns... about 2/3 of the way through, PJ was asking if we were done yet. He did enjoy the buildings, cemetery, and cannons.. and the history (we explained as best we could in ways he'd understand). A very beautiful place with a somber feel to it.
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A side note, my husband swears he heard a "voice" ask him for a cigarette while he was on the path to the spring house (which was used as an infirmary during the battle), and there was NO ONE else around. I also kept smelling baked goods near the home up hill from the spring house, but no one lives in it, and it was all closed up/locked up. One more weird thing, we took a lot of pictures at the spring house, and also of the cemetery. Only a few spring house pictures took, and NONE of the cemetery pictures took. We used a digital camera, and are both adept at photography, so it was unlikely user/camera error.
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"Civil War History abounds"
Wilson's Creek Battlefield is a park full of Civil War history. In nice weather, you can bring bikes and the kids can ride around on the trails. The visitor center has great interactive exhibits that bring the battle of Wilson's Creek to life and the guides offer great information if you ask.
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