Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation

06/19/2026

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is open today if you're ready for more history!

Juneteenth is one of the oldest commemorations of the end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the Civil War.

Within the National Park Service, Juneteenth helps connect this history to places and stories preserved across the National Park System that interpret emancipation, Reconstruction, and the broader struggle for civil rights.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/juneteenth-origins.htm

Image: The African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

06/16/2026

Great news! Trails have reopened after all that 🌧️ Shout out to the maintenance staff at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield for working fast to make the trails safe for visitors.

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Battlefield visitation is a billion-dollar business that stretches across the nation. Learn more about its tangible impacts.

06/12/2026

We are saddened to hear about the passing of William "Bill" Pool, who spoke at the Foundation's lunch during the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO in 2024.

According to the obituary, Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and honorably served his country during a pivotal time in our nation’s history. During WWII, he received the Bronze Star and was a wounded POW. Bill was the last known surviving son of an American Civil War veteran, Charles Parker Pool, who fought for the Union Army in the 6th West Virginia Volunteers.

06/11/2026

Today we welcome the Ozarks Regional YMCA to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield! Foundation summer educators Josh and Gary lead young people through an interactive activity on voting rights to demonstrate how far we've come in 250 years.

06/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 5-8 p.m. for Legacy 1861: An Evening at Wilson's Creek. Enjoy live music, dinner and drinks in the beautiful setting of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, while supporting our mission to preserve and protect the battlefield. Find the link to tickets in the comments.

06/10/2026

Thanks to the incredible work of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield maintenance team, horse trailer parking and all trails have re-opened to approved uses. Please continue to exercise caution when out on the trails as there may be loose gravel and water in some areas.

Photo/ NPS VIP M. Woods

06/09/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow!

06/08/2026

Due to wash out and hazards, all equestrian use and horse trailer parking are closed until further notice. Additionally, the following trails are closed to pedestrian access: Manley Trail, Southwest Trail, and the Wire Road.

Trails will re-open when repairs have been made and it is safe to do so.