Events at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Webb Civil War & Antique Collection - 1 pm - 5 pm Join us as local residents and dedicated park volunteers Ann and C. W. Webb will display and talk about an array of items from their personal collection of Civil War and antique kitchen ware. Admission: Free. Meet at Hindman Hall Visitor Center October 24th - 7 pm - 10:30 pm - Haunted Battlefield Tour - Tour groups will be guided from the Amphitheatre to the front of the historic Borden House along part of the park's walking trail and into the valley where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Battle of Prairie Grove. Chances are good that there will be a few scary surprises along the way. Tours depart every 20 to 30 minutes. The last tour will leave at 10 p.m. Parking is available at the east Borden House entrance. Admission: $2 Adults, $1 Child (3-12). Passes will be required for specific tour departure times. Passes are available the day of event. Meet at the park Amphitheatre. December 5th December 6th - Christmas Open House - Christmas will be in the air as in the days of the Civil War at Prairie Grove Battlefield. While food is cooking in the Latta House kitchen, members of the local Wool and Wheel Handspinners Guild and the Dogwood Lace groups will be demonstrating spinning, weaving, and lace making. There will be guided tours through the historic Latta and Morrow houses. Weekend will include various military drills, camp life, and other living history activities throughout the weekend at various times and locations. Presented by volunteer reenactors from the NW 15th Ark Infantry; contact the park for further details. Admission: Free