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Contact: Andrew R. Miller, 606-303-8803
Nancy, KY – On Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2024, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is hosting their third annual “Conflict at the Crossroads” living history event. On Friday, visitors can experience an evening of music by renowned Civil War-era brass band, the Kentucky Home Guard, at the park Visitor Center. On Saturday, a living history encampment, historic weapons programs, blacksmithing, music, battle walks, and a variety of kid-friendly activities will be held at historic Zollicoffer Park. These events including parking are free to the public and Saturday's activities begin at 10:00AM until 4:00PM.Friday, November 15:
The Kentucky Home Guard Brass Band (Bardstown, KY) will be performing two 1-hour concerts at 6:00PM and 7:30PM at the park’s Visitor Center at 9020 West Highway 80. The group will play Stephen Foster tunes and a variety of Civil War-era music that soldiers and civilians knew well. Visitors should bring chairs, blankets, and dress for cooler weather for the evening concerts.
Saturday, November 16:
The “Conflict at the Crossroads” living history event will feature cannon and musket firing programs, a living history encampment setting, Civil War music, blacksmith demonstrations, “Dress Like a Soldier,” and army drill programs, children’s games, and battle walks. Historic Zollicoffer Park is located on KY-Highway 235, south of Nancy. Parking for this event is located across the street from Zollicoffer Park.
“The third year of Conflict at the Crossroads has grown into a staple event creating opportunities that enable visitors to make unique connections to our park and its history,” said Superintendent Dawn Davis. “This event highlights the importance of preservation and resource stewardship that is required for future generations to appreciate this community and battlefield.”
The Fishing Creek Bridge will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, and all visitors will need to take the alternate route on the Cumberland Parkway at Exit 78 and head east on KY-Highway 80 towards Nancy.
For a full schedule of programs and times, please visit the park’s website at: www.nps.gov/misp/planyourvisit/conflict-at-the-crossroads.htm or go to the park’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/MillSpringsBattlefieldNPS.
For more information about this event or the park, call the park Wednesday through Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (606) 636-4045.
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About Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument: Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument preserves and tells the story of the first decisive US victory during the American Civil War. This defining moment in the history of the United States helped determine the outcome of the Civil War which that continues to shape the nation today. For more information please visit: www.nps.gov/misp
About the National Park Service: The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations The agency works with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Last updated: November 10, 2024