The Library of Congress exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War will feature more than 200 unique items, many never before on public view.
One of the highlights will include:
Lithograph, made by Oehmigke & Riemschneider, showing the death of Union Gen. Nathanial Lyon at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek in Missouri on Aug. 10, 1861.
History Preserved Through Land PurchaseWilson’s Creek National Battlefield has recently been able to acquire 6.2 acres of historic land on the west side of the park from a willing seller. This land preservation…
Battlefield Land ExpansionRecently a piece of historic land was added to the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield through the efforts of the Civil War Trust and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation. The CW Trust…
1860 Henry RifleWilson’s Creek National Battlefield will take possession of an important Civil War artifact thanks to efforts of the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation and its supporters. The Foundation was presented with…
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Memorial Luminary Tour on November 15thWilson’s Creek National Battlefield invites the public to the 20th Annual Memorial Luminary Tour on…
Members Gathering on Friday, August 9Members of the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation and their guests are invited to Wire…