Wilson’s Creek Battlefield honors 158th anniversary with site tours, program

Wilson’s Creek Battlefield National Park observed the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek on Saturday, Aug. 10. Admission to the park was free, and visitors were able to take tours of the historic Ray house, watch craftsmen make items using 19th-century methods, and view a cannon-firing demonstration. Above, Visitors to Wilson’s Creek look over the replica cannons after the firing demonstration. (Photo by Steve Chapman)