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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Arts in the Park 2022
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield announces concerts in the park. The public is invited to attend the following music programs scheduled each Saturday evening, throughout the month of May. Please join us for historic and patriotic music performed by the following groups.
May 7- Ft. Leonard Wood 399th Army Band
Marching and Concert Band featuring a 30-40-piece ensemble that provides a large variety of music.
May 14- Back Porch Players
This family band is local and will perform a variety of 1800's favorite selections.
May 21- North Arkansas Heritage Brass Ensemble
Traditional brass band music from the 1800s and the Civil War.
May 28- Missouri State University Community Band
A 45-member volunteer community band offering a variety of musical styles from the classics to contemporary.
These events are free and held on the front lawn of the visitor center. Times for all of the events begin at 7:00 pm, and last approximately one hour. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, remember to use sunscreen or bug repellent if needed. As always, check our park website, or Facebook page for cancellations if severe weather is forecasted.
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 Aug. 10, 1861, focused greater national attention on the war in Missouri, leading to greater federal military action.
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 423 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
