Pea Ridge National Military Park News Release
1/23/2024
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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior |
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Pea Ridge National Military Park 15930 National Park Dr. Garfield, AR 72732
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Pea Ridge National Military Park News Release
Release Date: January 23, 2024
For Immediate Release
Contact: Shelley Todd, shelley_todd@nps.gov, 479-451-8122
Pea Ridge National Military Park announces 2024 visitor center winter hours
Pea Ridge National Military Park will begin winter hours of operation on February 1, 2024. The visitor center will be open Thursdays through Mondays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through March 23, 2024. The visitor center will return to operation seven days per week on March 24, 2024.
While winter hours of operation are in effect, the tour road, park trails, and all other outdoor park facilities will remain open daily from 6 a.m. to sunset. Virtual tours of the park museum and battlefield are available on the park’s website at https://www.nps.gov/peri/planyourvisit/online-tour.htm.
For more information, please call 479-451-8122.
Pea Ridge National Military Park preserves and commemorates the March 7-8, 1862, battle that helped Union forces maintain physical and political control of the state of Missouri. Administered by the National Park Service, the 4,400-acre battlefield is located 10 miles north of Rogers, just off US Highway 62. Visit us on Facebook or at: www.nps.gov/peri
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