Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Missouri
🟢 hikes
Free entry
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
The park grounds are open from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. This includes non-motorized and pedestrian access to the tour road. Motorized access to the tour road begins at 8:00 am daily when the automated entrance gate will open. The visitor center and museum hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, seven days a week.
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Things to do
Report for Duty at Wilson's Creek NB
Seek and Find
In the Steps of Soldiers
Let Nature Surprise You
Ponder on the Porch
Moving on the Tour Road
Explore with your Animal Companion
Reflect at Wilson's Creek
Visitor centers
Wilson's Creek Visitor Center & Museum
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