National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
Park Photos
Living history volunteers act out a scene during the annual Moonlight Tours event
Credit: Charles Dischinger
Activities
Operating Hours
The park grounds are open from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset. This includes non-motorized and pedestrian access to the tour road. Motorized access to the tour road begins at 8:00 am daily when the automated entrance gate will open. The visitor center and museum hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, seven days a week.
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| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
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| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
