Discover Pea Ridge Military Park's History

Pea Ridge National Military Park Announces 2025 Battle Anniversary Event

The National Park Service invites the public to Pea Ridge National Military Park on Saturday, March 8, from 9:45 AM to 3:15 PM to attend programs commemorating the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought on March 7-8, 1862, by over 23,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. It was the largest battle fought west of the Mississippi River and was a major turning point, helping Union forces maintain physical and political control of the state of Missouri.

Visitors are invited to experience programs presented by staff and volunteers as they share accounts of what happened during the battle. Attendees will hear the crash of musketry and the roar of cannon and see how these weapons were used.

Volunteer living historians will be giving programs at Tour Stop Four, Leetown Battlefield, and Tour Stop Eight, Elkhorn Tavern, while others will be portraying a cannon detachment at the Visitor Center.

The full program schedule is available on the park website and social media pages.

All program times and locations are subject to change. There are no entrance fees to Pea Ridge National Military Park. Water, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Administered by the National Park Service, the 4,440-acre battlefield is located 10 miles north of Rogers, just off US Highway 62. For more information, visit us on Facebook or at www.nps.gov/perior call 479-451-8122.

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NWA and the Civil War

Join the Siloam Springs Museum for an exploration of the Battle of Pea Ridge and its pivotal impact on the Civil War with author and lecturer Rick Parker. We will also be featuring Civil War artifacts and antiques from local collectors. This event is free, and family friendly.

You don't want to miss this event on Saturday, March 15, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM 

10:30 AM - Event opens, viewing of Chris Salley’s Civil War Artifact exhibit

11:15 AM - Rick Parker’s lecture on the local impact of the Battle of Pea Ridge

12 PM - Q & A with Rick Parker 

Location: Siloam Springs Museum

                   112 North Maxwell Street

                    Siloam Springs, AR, 72761