Experience History
Learn It
What happened? Learn about one of the most important Civil War battles west of the Mississippi.
Watch It
See the trailer for August Light: Wilson’s Creek and the Battle for Missouri from Wide Awake Films.
Experience It
Want to come see it for yourself? Find out what there is to do and how to plan your trip.
Wilson’s Creek Personal Plates
Would you like to have a personalized license plate for Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield? We’ve made it even easier to proudly display your support for our country’s heritage.
The Bugle Call Back Issues
The archives are now open! We made all the digital versions of The Bugle Call available for download. Filled with insightful historical articles, news and events, our newsletter is a great way to stay informed about all the efforts we make to preserve the battlefield and educate the next generation. If you want to get the latest issue and help us preserve, click here to learn more.
Latest Projects
2025 Calendar
Become a member today and receive a beautifully illustrated 2025 calendar. Membership begins at $25 and supports education and conservation at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. The calendar features…
Foundation Introduces New Logo
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new logo for the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation. The logo, designed by longtime board member Steve Ross, depicts a…
Latest News
Memorial Luminary Tour on November 15th
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield invites the public to the 20th Annual Memorial Luminary Tour on Friday, November 15, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. This free event commemorates the 2,539…
Battlefield Visitors Support Communities
A new National Park Service report shows that 317,000 visitors to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in 2023 spent $21.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 311 jobs…
