Civil War Living History Camp at the Battlefield City Park
Friday August 7th 5:30 PM - 8 PM
During the Wilson's Creek Farmers Market
5434 S. Tower Drive, Battlefield, MO. 65619

The Battle of Wilson's Creek, fought on August 10, 1861, was the second major battle of the Civil War and the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. It took place near the city of Battlefield on land that is now the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. In remembrance of this important event in Southwest Missouri history, the Wilson's Creek Farmers Market and the City of Battlefield are pleased to have the 3rd Missouri Cavalry Regiment (Dismounted) at the Battlefield City Park to portray life in a Civil War camp.

– Walk through a working Civil War infantry camp
– Witness a black powder weapons firing demonstration
– See authentic period uniforms for Union, Confederate and Missouri State Guard Troops
– Watch drills covering basic moves and weapons handling
– Experience camp life in the 1860s
– Join a re-enactment group

The 3rd Missouri Cavalry Regiment (Dismounted) re-enactment group portrays a regiment that actually existed during the Civil War. The men of this regiment were from Southwest Missouri and fought during the battle of Wilsons Creek as a mounted cavalry unit of the Missouri State Guard. After the battle, the regiment was among an entire brigade that was officially accepted into the Confederacy. Their horses were taken away to be used elsewhere, and the men were forced to fight on foot, thus "dismounted". They were absorbed into an infantry brigade, and fought throughout the remainder of the War in that manner.

For more information about the event, call (417) 881-4138 or (417) 224-0325.