Pea Ridge National Military Park Foundation

02/19/2026

Pea Ridge National Military Park Announces Prescribed Burns

Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct prescribed fire operations Friday through Sunday, February 20 to 22, subject to weather conditions falling within the parameters of prescribed fire prescriptions. To assure visitor safety, some areas inside the park, including roads and trails, may be closed while fire operations are taking place and for a short period after completion.

“Weather conditions permitting, up to 450 acres of fields and forest will be burned to maintain and restore the historic landscape of the battlefield area,” said Shelley Todd, park superintendent. PRESCRIBED FIRE PLANNED AT Pea Ridge National Military Park

The reduction of available fire fuels and invasive plant species are additional goals of the prescribed fire operation.

Though fire managers make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to surrounding communities, smoke-sensitive individuals may want to avoid outside activities on the day(s) of the operation.

For additional information on whether prescribed fire operations will occur on any given day, please call the park’s Visitor Center at (479) 451-8122.

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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 4,440-acre battlefield is located 10 miles north of Rogers, just off US Highway 62.

07/21/2025

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/on-this-day-congress-lays-groundwork-for-pea-ridge-national-military-park-in-1956/

On July 20, 1956, Congress enacted legislation to accept a 5,000-acre land donation from the state of Arkansas, laying the groundwork for what would become the Pea Ridge National Military Park.

03/11/2025

On Saturday, 8March2025, the National Park Service’s Pea Ridge National Military Park commemorated the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

The Battle fought on March 7-8, 1862, by over 23,000 Union and Confederate soldiers was the largest battle fought west of the Mississippi River. The battle was a major turning point, helping Union forces maintain the state of Missouri for the Union.

Following are a few photos from that eventful anniversary day. Photos by Gene Williams, board member, PRNMP Foundation

03/10/2025

Pea Ridge National Military Park commemorates 163rd anniversary of pivotal Civil War battle Visitors were able to watch various historical demonstrations including the firing of canons and musket drills.

Visitors were able to watch various historical demonstrations including the firing of canons and musket drills.