http://thismightyscourge.com/2009/06/17/wilsons-creek-national-battlefield-visit-june-17-2009/ An examination of the men, regiments and brigades that fought in the American Civil War - Plus book reviews, Author Interviews and Photo Essays Tue, 15 May 2012 12:48:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thismightyscourge.com/2009/06/17/wilsons-creek-national-battlefield-visit-june-17-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-154 BobJG Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:22:39 +0000 http://thismightyscourge.com/?p=1236#comment-154 I would agree that the battlefield is well maintained. Managed controlled burns helps to restore the native prarie grass that was present at the time. Trees now obscure the view that a soldier would have during the battle, but the tour route helps to identify points of interest during the ebb and flow of the battle. Corn has been planted in the respective locations around the Ray House to further give a feel of what it might have looked like at the time. Park volunteers are posted at different points of interest who are eager to fill in the details of what life was like for both civilians and soldiers. They also know details about equipment and tools that were in use during that time period. Living history events are scheduled throughout the year offering something for everyone. Wilson's Creek Battlefield is truly a gem of the National Park Service. The park rangers are very eager to help and show pride in their operation and what they have accomplished. The pace of the park is leisurely and the hours seem to melt away on a visit. I'll look forward to your upcoming article. I would agree that the battlefield is well maintained. Managed controlled burns helps to restore the native prarie grass that was present at the time. Trees now obscure the view that a soldier would have during the battle, but the tour route helps to identify points of interest during the ebb and flow of the battle. Corn has been planted in the respective locations around the Ray House to further give a feel of what it might have looked like at the time. Park volunteers are posted at different points of interest who are eager to fill in the details of what life was like for both civilians and soldiers. They also know details about equipment and tools that were in use during that time period. Living history events are scheduled throughout the year offering something for everyone. Wilson’s Creek Battlefield is truly a gem of the National Park Service. The park rangers are very eager to help and show pride in their operation and what they have accomplished. The pace of the park is leisurely and the hours seem to melt away on a visit. I’ll look forward to your upcoming article.

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