Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Civil war nerds heaven

It may be a rather small battlefield compared to some but it is well preserved and definitely worth a stop for any Civil War nerd. This one is a little more obscure but it played a huge part in keepi...

Well worth the stop!

I had not heard of this battle before I visited. However, the exhibits in the visitor center & the driving tour provided all the information needed to explain the significance of this battle. There ...

A Draw

This battle was small/minor compared with most others during the Civil War. Also, it was a slaughter with high casualties on both sides. The visitor center was a fount of knowledge and had a great lit...

Honored visitor

Definitely a great experience, and the park ranger was friendly and informative, so much so that I am coming back with friends and family for their reenactment of the battle.

Beautiful park filled with history!

Great park filled with lots of history! There is no fee to enter the park or go through the museum. I recommend starting in the museum first which tells a history of the battle of Prairie Grove, the...