Trace the Civil War west of the Mississippi River through 5,000 original artifacts, arranged in professionally designed display cases. This facility is an Official Site of the Civil War Trust, and the only museum in the world to focus on the war in the Trans-Mississippi area west. Open Mar-Oct. Admission.
Location:
5228 S State Hwy ZZ, Springfield Missouri
Telephone
417-732-1224
Other History nearby:
(Carthage) Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
(Branson) Bonniebrook Park
(Aurora) Bootlegger's Brewery
(Ozark) Christian County Museum
(Springfield) Frisco Railroad Museum
(Springfield) General Sweeny's Museum
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01/09 Coming to The Springfield area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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