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Nature Journaling
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe…
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Historic House Tour
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
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Battlefield Tour
Friday, May 02, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
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Historic House Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
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Battlefield Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
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Cold, Dark, and Safe
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Morton Cellar offered local families safety during the heat of battle on December 7, 1862. Learn about their experiences where they hid 160 years ago. Meet at the Morton Hayfield Battle Overlook…
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Battlefield Tour
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
Heart Healthy
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Curator Corner
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Historic artifacts help illustrate the many stories of Prairie Grove Battlefield. Here’s your chance to get a first-hand look at items from the park’s collection so you can discover…
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Historic House Tour
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
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Battlefield Tour
Thursday, May 08, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Nature Journaling
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Historic House Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
Read more
Battlefield Tour
Friday, May 09, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Battlefield Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
Heart Healthy
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Afternoon Tea
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Don your best hats and dresses – it’s time for tea! Join us for a tea party where we will share traditional refreshments, enjoy games and crafts, and practice 19th-century etiquette. This…
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Curator Corner
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Historic artifacts help illustrate the many stories of Prairie Grove Battlefield. Here’s your chance to get a first-hand look at items from the park’s collection so you can discover…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
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Historic House Tour
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life…
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Battlefield Tour
Thursday, May 15, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Nature Journaling
Friday, May 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Soldiers’ written observations and drawings provide historians with first-hand descriptions of what the landscape, people, and community looked like in 1862. Today, we will use our senses to describe…
Heart Healthy
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