Living history event marking the 151st Anniversary of the Skirmish at Ashley’s Mills. Living historians will be on hand to demonstrate infantry tactics, encampments, cooking, flag/weapons displays. The event is located on the actual grounds that the actual Skirmish took place. This is a free event to the public. This event is hosted by General Robert C. Newton Camp #197 Sons ...
Historic Washington State Park will be the place to visit during the start of the Christmas Season. You and your family can view what 19th Century candlelit streets can provide. Homes of yesteryear will be adorned with all natural Christmas decorations from pine cones to evergreens. Historic 19th Century music will set the mood for this travel back in time ...
The Civil War Museum West in Hot Springs, Arkansas focuses on Civil War events in the Trans-Mississippi Campaigns of the War Between the States.
In the spring of 1864, three Civil War battles took place in south central Arkansas that were part of the Union Army's Red River Campaign. The first battle occurred at Poison Springs on April 18 when Confederate troops captured a supply train and scattered Union forces.
Red Coats and Colonials face off in downtown Little Rock to commemorate America's declared independence from the Monarchy at the annual Frontier Fourth of July.
This national event is held on the "hallowed grounds" where forces collided more than 150 years ago. The Perryville Battlefield is one of our nation's best preserved historic sites. Restoration efforts have returned these acres to their appearance during the Civil War era. This is a true "time travel" experience!
Relive the days when Washington, Arkansas was the Confederate capital of the state. Reenactors from across the region will present living history demonstrations, including combat scenarios, throughout the weekend. Guided tours of the many historic homes and buildings of the town will be available.
Prairie Grove is recognized as one of America's most intact Civil War battle sites. Arkansas's largest battle reenactment takes place here at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park the first weekend in December on even-numbered years.