Civil War Living History Camp at the Battlefield City Park
Friday August 7th 5:30 PM - 8 PM
During the Wilson's Creek Farmers Market
5434 S. Tower Drive, Battlefield, MO. 65619

The Battle of Wilson's Creek, fought on August 10, 1861, was the second major battle of the Civil War and the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. It took place near the city of Battlefield on land that is now the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. In remembrance of this important event in Southwest Missouri history, the Wilson's Creek Farmers Market and the City of Battlefield are pleased to have the 3rd Missouri Cavalry Regiment (Dismounted) at the Battlefield City Park to portray life in a Civil War camp.

– Walk through a working Civil War infantry camp
– Witness a black powder weapons firing demonstration
– See authentic period uniforms for Union, Confederate and Missouri State Guard Troops
– Watch drills covering basic moves and weapons handling
– Experience camp life in the 1860s
– Join a re-enactment group