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Battlefield Tour
Saturday, May 31, 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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National Trails Day: Battlefield Tour
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy National Trails Day on a one-hour walk where lives were forever changed on December 7, 1862. We will "walk back in time" along the 1-mile trail loop. Enjoy the natural world around you…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, June 11, 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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Flag Day Programs
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Flag Day with various programs focused on flags throughout our Nation's history. Check back later for more details.
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Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cannons played a crucial role in the Battle of Prairie Grove. Come experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an artillery line. Firings will take place on the hour beginning at 2 p.m.…
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Park After Dark
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Legend says that the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park exhibits come to life after dark. Hear stories from those who were here on December 7th, 1862. This program is appropriate for all…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, July 09, 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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Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cannons played a crucial role in the Battle of Prairie Grove. Come experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an artillery line. Firings will take place on the hour beginning at 2 p.m.…
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Park After Dark
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Legend says that the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park exhibits come to life after dark. Hear stories from those who were here on December 7th, 1862. This program is appropriate for all…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, August 13, 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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Evening Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cannons played a crucial role in the Battle of Prairie Grove. Come experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an artillery line. Firings will take place on the hour beginning at 5 p.m. Meet near the…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, September 10, 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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Evening Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cannons played a crucial role in the Battle of Prairie Grove. Come experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an artillery line. Firings will take place on the hour beginning at 5 p.m. Meet near the…
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Spirit Walk
Friday, October 03, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life, hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a 1-mile lantern-led “Spirit…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, October 08, 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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Spirit Walk
Friday, October 10, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life, hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a 1-mile lantern-led “Spirit…
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Spirit Walk
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life, hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a 1-mile lantern-led “Spirit…
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Evening Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cannons played a crucial role in the Battle of Prairie Grove. Come experience the sights, sounds, and smells of an artillery line. Firings will take place on the hour beginning at 5 p.m. Meet near the…
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Spirit Walk
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life, hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a 1-mile lantern-led “Spirit…
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Halloween Park After Dark
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kick off your Halloween weekend by experiencing the sights and sounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park after dark on this short self-guided walk. Visitors will follow lanterns and clues to…
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