Venue · Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is a 1,000+ acre Civil War historic site in Prairie Grove, AR that offers rentable group facilities including an enclosed barn, pavilions, a bandstand, and an amphitheater for events.
- Where
- 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753, USA · Map · (479) 846-2990
- Price · visiting
- Free, museum included
Host an event at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
- Capacity
- Up to 100 standing
- Setting
- Indoor and outdoor
- Catering
- No catering on site
Published prices
- Pavilion Bandstand Per Day$69
- JP Shelter Pavilion Per Day$89
- Latta Barn (Enclosed) Per Half Day$150
- Latta Barn (Enclosed) Per Day$250
As published on arkansasstateparks.com. Prices change; confirm with the venue.
Upcoming events at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
1 event
- 5PM
Trunk or Treat
Family & Kids:Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park· Prairie Grove
Free
1 event
- All
dayBattle of Prairie Grove Reenactment
Outdoor & Active:Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park· Prairie Grove
Free
1 event
- All
dayBattle of Prairie Grove Reenactment
Outdoor & Active:Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park· Prairie Grove
Free
Details
- Where
- 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753, USA · Map
- Phone
- (479) 846-2990
- Capacity
- 100 standing · both
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Visiting
- Address
- 506 E. Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 · west of Fayetteville on U.S. 62
- Phone
- 479-846-2990 · prairiegrove@arkansas.com
- Grounds
- Daily, 8 AM until an hour after sunset (picnic area and restrooms open all year)
- Hindman Hall museum
- Wed–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 1–5 PM · closed Mon and Tue (except Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4). Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Price
- Free, museum included
- Rentals
- Latta Barn (100 people) $150 half day, $250 a day · JP Shelter pavilion $89 · bandstand $69 · amphitheater $89; book at 479-846-2990
- Camping
- The park lists no campground or cabins
- Dogs
- The park's page doesn't post a pet rule; call before you bring one
The battle
- Dec 7, 1862
- Gen. Thomas Hindman's Confederate army held the ridge against Union divisions under Gens. Francis Herron and James Blunt. About 2,700 men were killed, wounded or missing. Low on ammunition and food, the Confederates pulled out that night
- Why it matters
- The last major Civil War battle in Northwest Arkansas, and one of the most intact Civil War battlefields in the country
- The park
- More than 1,000 acres, started in 1908 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy as a reunion ground for Confederate veterans
Tours and the village
- Battlefield Trail
- 1-mile loop along the ridge and through the valley near the Borden House, where some of the heaviest fighting was; allow an hour. Free brochure
- Driving tour
- 5 miles, about an hour, with stops outside the park on public roads (some of the battlefield is private land). Free brochure
- Hindman Hall
- Museum and visitor center with artifacts recovered from the battle
- Ozark village
- The 1834 Latta log house, the Morrow House (Hindman's quarters the night before the battle), a schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, sorghum mill and dogtrot house moved here from around Washington County
- Borden House
- Built about 1868 to replace the one burned the day after the battle; the only historic building in the park on its original site
Events (2026)
- Spirit Walk
- Oct 24, 29 and 30, 8–9:30 PM, $5. A twilight walk of the battlefield's stories; meet at Hindman Hall
- Trunk or Treat
- Oct 31, 5–7 PM, free, at the Borden House
- Battle reenactment
- Dec 5–6, 2026, free (parking $5). Military camps, drills, living historians, a period dance Saturday night and the battle both days. Held in even-numbered years
- Clothesline Fair
- Arts and crafts fair on the grounds Labor Day weekend. The 2026 fair has passed; 2027 dates aren't posted yet
Hours, fees, rentals and 2026 events from Arkansas State Parks' park and event pages; battle history, trail, driving tour and village details from the park's own brochures linked there. Checked October 9, 2026; schedules change, and the venue's own schedule is the final word.
Good to know
Is Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park free?
Yes. There's no entry fee and the Hindman Hall museum is free. Reenactment weekend parking is $5.
What are the Prairie Grove Battlefield hours?
The grounds are open daily 8 AM to an hour after sunset. Hindman Hall museum is open Wed–Sat 8 AM–5 PM and Sun 1–5 PM, closed Mon and Tue.
When is the Prairie Grove reenactment in 2026?
Dec 5–6, 2026. It's free (parking $5), with the battle reenacted Saturday and Sunday, and it's held in even-numbered years.
How long is the Prairie Grove Battlefield Trail?
1 mile, a loop along the ridge and through the valley near the Borden House. The park says to allow an hour.
What happened at the Battle of Prairie Grove?
On Dec 7, 1862, Gen. Thomas Hindman's Confederate army fought Union divisions under Gens. Francis Herron and James Blunt, and about 2,700 men were killed, wounded or missing. The Confederates withdrew that night; it was the last major Civil War battle in Northwest Arkansas.
When is the Clothesline Fair in Prairie Grove?
Labor Day weekend, on the battlefield grounds. The 2026 fair has passed, and 2027 dates aren't posted yet.
Can you camp at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
No campground or cabins are listed. The park rents Latta Barn and picnic pavilions for day use.
Where is Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is at 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove, AR 72753, USA.
What's coming up at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
Next up: Trunk or Treat (Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM); Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment (Sat, Dec 5); Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment (Sun, Dec 6). the full schedule is on this page and updates nightly.
How many events does Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park have scheduled?
3 verified upcoming events as of October 31, 2026. Every listing is checked against the venue's own calendar before it appears.
How do I get tickets for events at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
Each event page links to the venue's own ticket seller, and www.arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield lists the venue's own box office details. NWA Today never sells tickets.
How many guests does Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park hold?
Up to 100 standing, as published by the venue.
Can I bring my own caterer to Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
The venue doesn't provide catering; ask them about outside caterers.
How much does it cost to rent Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
As published on arkansasstateparks.com: Pavilion Bandstand Per Day, $69; JP Shelter Pavilion Per Day, $89; Latta Barn (Enclosed) Per Half Day, $150; Latta Barn (Enclosed) Per Day, $250. Prices change; confirm with the venue.
How do I book Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park?
Directly with the venue: arkansasstateparks.com or (479) 846-2990.
Recently here
- Spirit WalkOct 30
- Fall CleanupOct 3
- Game NightOct 2
- Prairie Grove Clothesline FairSep 7
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