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Pea Ridge National Military ParkUnion gunners fire at nearby Missouri State Guard troops at the begining of the first day of battle
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Pea Ridge National Military Park
Operating Hours & Seasons

**As of November 1, 2009, extended hours for bicyclists and pedestrians are no longer in effect.  Hours are as follows:

Operating Hours & Seasons
The park grounds are open year-round 8 am to 5 pm every day of the week. The Visitor Center is usually open 8 am to 5 pm with some seasonal exceptions that will be noted here.  The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day and in severe weather conditions. 

For information, please call the park at 479-451-8122.
Stand Watie, Cherokee General at the Battle of Pea Ridge  

Did You Know?
Pea Ridge was the only major Civil War battle in which Indian troops participated. Almost 1,000 Cherokee made up two Confederate regiments. Cherokee Stand Watie as their Colonel. The Indian Brigade joined McCulloch’s division.

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Last Updated: November 02, 2009 at 09:59 EST