Wilson S Creek National Battlefield Site Pass
The Battle of Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861 was the second major battle of the Civil War, and the first fought west of the Mississippi River. The engagement placed Missouri in the middle of the national conflict and brought the state to national attention with the death of the first Union general, Nathaniel Lyon. The battle and the well-preserved battlefield mark an important but painful milestone in Missouri and U.S. history. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield features a 5-mile self-guided driving tour, walking trails to key battle sites, and the historic Ray House. The newly renovated Visitor Center and Museum features a collection of artifacts considered to be one of the finest public held museum collections representing the Trans- Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.