Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

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.

Men in reproduction uniforms talk around a campfire

About Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

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.

Quick Facts

Location: MO
Designation: National Battlefield

Operating 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.

Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Road Biking Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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