Historic Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Washington Co. AR

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Prairie Grove's Historic Battlefield State Park
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In 1908, the United Daughters of the Confederacy bought nine acres at the site to create a commemorative park. The park held annual veteran renunions. Events such as dinner on the grounds, foot races and canival games took place. On the more serious side of the renunion political speeches were held. After World War I, (WW1)veterans found the park to reunite with their fellow soldiers. The Great Depression and the last surviving Confederate veterans in the area attending the August, 1938, event. Afterwards, the ladies of the UDC discussed discontinuing the reunions. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on the anniversary of the Prairie Grove Battle which ended the reunions. After World War II, the park went through a new era of development when the park was handed over to the state of Arkansas.
	Historic Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Washington County Prairie Grove AR 72753 Ph: 479-846-2990 Email: 'prairiegrove@arkansas.com' Official Website

Walk The Battlefield Park's trail and learn the Park's history along the way. The Prairie Grove Battlefield Park has a 1 mile walking trail and a 5 mile driving trail. Information plaques are located along the paved trail and offer insight into the historic battle that took place on this site.

The park offers guided tours of the battlefield instruct visitors through exhibits of Hindman Hall, a walking trail, and a six-mile driving tour. Pay only a minimal fee to enter the museum and take a guided tour of the historic homes and structures of the pioneer village. Visitors can watch videos about the battle and the Civil War in the park’s audio-visual room. If your looking for gifts, books, or souvenirs then you'll need to check out the store in the museum. The park also contains pavilions, a picnic area, and a playground.

Special events at the park include a December reenactment of the Civil War battle, with a two-day schedule of activities; a yearly Memorial Day tribute; and the Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair over Labor Day weekend.

The Battlefield Reenactment is held on the 1st weekend of December every even numbered year.

This park has so much history!
Not only does it tell the epic tale of soldiers during the Civil War battle, but the houses, and housing styles have history as well.

Take in the Park as you walked the paved 1.0 mile walking trail - great exercise and much of the Battle's history is explained in pathside signage.
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