pea ridge national military park
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You don't think of Arkansas that much as far as Civil War battlefield sites but a fairly significant battle was fought here and the battlefield is said to be the most intact site of our Civil War. Viewing the display and watching the short film in the visitors' center gives an idea of how the battle unfolded. Then you can drive through the park and see the actual areas. It's also possible to hike or bike in the park. Today the area is one of scenic beauty with little evidence of the ferocious fighting that took place there- even resulting in the award of the Medal of Honor to one brave Iowan. You don't need to spend a lot of time to do do the tour.
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I found this one of the most interesting parts of the trip we took. There is a drive you can take around the battlefield with signs to read and very informative information. Loved this stop!
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This was a huge park with lots of battlefields and cannons. The displays inside were interactive and very well put together. Watch the movie. It is well made and a great way to learn the history. We also were excited to see a demo of the rifle loading. The Ranger had on a Union uniform and explained all the parts of it. My kids were on awe of her. She was nice enough to pose for pictures with my kids. The drive around the battlefield is nice and has 10 sites to stop and learn. We saw lots of deer and bicycle riders. This would be an awesome place to ride horses and there is a trail for that. We ate our picnic lunch at the Elkhorn Tavern grounds. The tavern was open during our visit. Lots of open grounds. Good learning experience for our kids. They earned the Jr Ranger badge and got paper Jr Ranger hats and stickers. Also can be part of the three part civil war junior historian program.
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This is a beautiful place along the way to Eureka Springs, outside Rogers, AR. Like the other Civil War parks and battlefields I have visited, it is a place to envision the sacrifices of our ancestors and appreciate the country we inhabit. I was not familiar with this important and large battle, and the exhibits are very interesting and informative. There is a driving tour of the landmarks of the battle, and a very interesting museum if you do not have the time to devote to the drive. Worth the stop!
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the visitor center is first class and the rangers are very helpful and friendly. be sure and watch the 25 (or so) minute film in the nice comfortable theatre, you'll be much more informed when you take the drive thru the different points around and thru the battlefield site.
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One of the most in-tact Civil War battlefield sites in the US regarding actual battlefield acres and acres within the park today...about 4000 acres as I recall. Excellent museum and a 7 mile driving tour taking you all over the battlefield including a scenic overlook. Buy the CD for the driving tour....lots of battle details added. Must stop for the history buff!
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Not a lot know about this battle, but it was a decisive battle that if the Union had lost, it might have meant a totally different outcome. Many, many cannons sit out in the fields showing the direction of the battle. You tour yourself and it an easy thing to do. You go up to a lookout point that you can see over to the Boston Mountains where the Missouri troops came from that turned the tide of the battle. Locals had to care for the wounded soldiers. Worth the stop.
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I ride in the Pea Ridge Military Park at least every month. Always fun and I can count on seeing 12+ deer on every ride. If you are interested in the civil war, this is a good park to visit. It is well maintained and has many civil war artifacts.
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Any battlefield is somber and this one is too. It is well done. The movie is informative and the drive around the grounds is beautiful with very descriptive information panels.
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Only thing that bothered us was the inability to figure out troop movements, was confusing to all of us there. I wish the US Park service had an app to explain the battle to you without a ranger.