Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield invites visitors to learn about battlefield preservation through a special summer speaker series leading up to the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
The This Hallowed Ground Speaker Series is presented at 1 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 3. The program features Wilson’s Creek staff and guest speakers and explores various aspects of battlefield preservation, including stories about extraordinary efforts from local citizens and how Wilson’s Creek itself became a national battlefield.
All programs take place at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center, 10 miles southwest of Springfield, Missouri.
Schedule For The 2025 This Hallowed Ground Speaker Series
- July 6 – Amy Fluker presenting United in Death: The Remarkable History of the Springfield National and Confederate Cemeteries
- July 13 – Dr. William Piston presenting Wilson’s Creek from History to Memory and Preservation
- July 20 – Michael Price presenting "Mark Well the Spot Where They Meet”: A History of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
- July 27 – Dr. Jeremy Neely presenting "The Dread Effects of War": The Wilson's Creek Battlefield, One Year Later
- Aug. 3 – Susan Croce Kelly presenting Lucile Morris Upton
The series culminates with the 164th Anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek on Aug. 10. Commemorative activities start on Saturday Aug. 9 with special programs throughout the day. An outdoor ceremony will be held at the battlefield at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10.
Speakers for the anniversary event include Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Superintendent Sarah Cunningham, Wilson’s Creek Foundation Executive Director Melissa Adler, and keynote speaker Michael Price. The ceremony will conclude with the presentation of a memorial wreath and an infantry salute. After the ceremony, visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments provided by the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation.
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.
Entrance to the programs and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is free. For additional information or to request program accommodations please call the visitor center at 417-732-2662. Weather cancellations and other updates can be found on the park’s Facebook page and website.
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