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Prairie Grove is recognized nationally as one of America's most intact Civil War battlefields. The park protects the battle site and interprets the Battle of Prairie Grove, where on December 7, 1862, the Confederate Army of the Trans-Mississippi clashed with the Union Army of the Frontier resulting in about 2,700 casualties in a day of fierce fighting. This marked the last major Civil War engagement in northwest Arkansas.

Walk along the ridge and in the valley where the heaviest fighting took place. Take the one-mile Battlefield Trail or travel the park's five-mile Driving Tour. Visit the Battlefield Museum. Tour the historic structures in the Ozark village.

Park exhibits, tours and programs describe the battle and its local effect here in the Ozarks.

The park hosts Arkansas's largest battle re-enactment biennially in even-numbered years during the first weekend of December.  The next re-enactment will be held December 4-5, 2010.  Commemorating the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove. Activities will include guided tours through Union, Confederate and civilian camps; military drills conducted by re-enactors; cooking, spinning and lace-making demonstrations; and living history programs.  Beginning at 1:00 p.m. each day, battle demonstrations will feature charges and counterattacks by Union and Confederate infantry and cavalry on the actual battlefield near the historic Borden House.

For more information about Arkansas State Parks historic, heritage and cultural parks, and museums, go to: www.HistoryStateParks.com

The park is on U.S. 62 in Prairie Grove.

Park Hours:
* Museum open daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p. m.
* Picnic Area and Restrooms open daily 8:00 a.m. - one-hour after sunset.
* Museum, historic building and tours closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve at noon, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Museum and Self-guided Tour of Buildings:
* Adult--$3 each
* Child (6-12)--$2 each
* Family Pass--$10

Museum and Guided Tour of Buildings:
* Adult--$5 each
* Child (6-12)--$3 each
Family Pass--$15

Adult Group Rates (15 or more with advance notice): $.25 off above fees
Bona Fide School Groups (with advance notice): $2.00/person