History & Heritage Left to right: Pea Ridge National Military Park; Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park; Arkansas Air & Military Museum
HISTORICAL SITES, MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS Trace our intriguing past and visit the places where history happened. Explore the museums, exhibits and landmarks that are a testament to our region’s rich cultural heritage.
PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
ARKANSAS AIR & MILITARY MUSEUM
nps.gov/peri / 479-451-8122
arkansasairandmilitary.com
A decisive Civil War battle took place here on
479-521-4947
March 7-8, 1862. More than 23,000 soldiers
Follow the colorful history of aviation in
fought to decide the fate of Missouri, just
Arkansas and during American military
over the state line. The only national military
conflicts. See displays of original military
park in Arkansas, this 4,300-acre historically
artifacts and aviation memorabilia, including
significant site includes a visitors center
historic aircraft – many of which still fly.
with interactive educational exhibits, historic
Static displays at the museum range from
buildings, picnic areas, a driving tour, and
the Golden Age of Aviation to the jet age,
trails for horses, biking and hiking.
including Vietnam-era Army helicopters and
15930 U.S. 62 East, Garfield
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK
506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove
4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville
a Navy carrier fighter.
SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY
118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale
arkansasstateparks.com
shilohmuseum.org / 479-750-8165
479-846-2990
This regional history museum focuses on
With more than 900 acres, this park was
the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. It takes its
the site of the last major Civil War battle in
name from the pioneer community of Shiloh,
Northwest Arkansas. Fought on December
which became Springdale in the 1870s. Most
7, 1862, the Confederate defeat here paved
of what you'll see highlights the real shapers
the way for control of the region by the
of Ozark history – the everyday men, women
Union Army. The park features a museum,
and children who lived in area towns and
a visitors center, walking and driving tours,
rural communities. Along with exhibits, you
and guided tours of the historic homes
can explore six historic buildings on the
onsite. Reenactments take place biennially
museum grounds. Admission is free.
in December of even numbered years. All photos on this page courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
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