On Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s annual volunteer cleanup event, Park Day. Members of the local community are invited to help with the cleanup in the battlefield. Volunteers may participate in activities such as raking leaves; collect leaves and sticks; pick up trash; clean and paint sign; or other needed projects.
Volunteers interested in participating must pre-register. Please reach out to the park’s Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator, Billie Aschwege at e-mail us or call the park at 417-732-2662 extension 249. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. to complete registration and form into work groups. Volunteers should wear appropriate outdoor work clothing, work shoes or boots, (no open toe shoes or sandals) and bring work gloves if you have them, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. Bring your own water bottle, snacks, or sack lunch. All other materials needed for the project will be provided.
The American Battlefield Trust is a national nonprofit land preservation organization devoted to the protection of America’s hallowed battlegrounds. Each year, thousands of history enthusiasts, families, Scout groups, ROTC units, local honor societies, and more come together to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but pristine. The Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public about the war and the fundamental conflicts that sparked it. To date, the Trust has preserved over 54,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.
About Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield: Administered by the National Park Service, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield preserves the site of the first major battle of the Civil War in the West. The Confederate victory on August 10, 1861, focused greater national attention on the war in Missouri, leading to greater federal military action. For more information on events and programs, please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/wicr, Facebook at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield | Facebook or call 417-732-2662. You can also share your park experience with others by posting on social media with the hashtag #ParkDay2022 and #FindYourPark. Come find yours today!
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