https://www.nps.gov/misp News releases from Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/tourism-to-mill-springs-battlefield-nm-contributes-$604-000-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:13:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 8,580 visitors to Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in 2024 spent $604,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported the local area. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/tourism-to-mill-springs-battlefield-nm-contributes-$604-000-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/vandalism-and-theft-reported-at-mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:41:00 EST NANCY, KY – The National Park Service (NPS) has reported an incident of vandalism and theft at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. Park staff recently discovered that wood siding had been removed from a historic barn located adjacent to Highway 235 in Nancy, Kentucky. This act of vandalism and theft is a federal crime and is currently under investigation by National Park Service law enforcement officials in coordination with the local police department. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/vandalism-and-theft-reported-at-mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-luminaria-to-commemorate-163rd-battle-anniversary.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:51:00 EST Nancy, KY – On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is hosting a luminaria event from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. commemorating the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs. Over 200 luminaries will be placed at Tour Stop #3: Last Stand Hill representing the casualties inflicted during the battle. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-luminaria-to-commemorate-163rd-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-third-annual-conflict-at-the-crossroads-living-history-event.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-third-annual-conflict-at-the-crossroads-living-history-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-commemorating-memorial-day-weekend-with-interactive-ranger-programs.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 08:58:00 EST Nancy, KY – On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is hosting engaging ranger programming for all ages connecting visitors to Civil War soldier’s wartime experiences and the evolution of commemorating the nation’s military sacrifices from post-Civil War Decoration Day through today’s Memorial Day. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-commemorating-memorial-day-weekend-with-interactive-ranger-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-luminaria-to-commemorate-162nd-battle-anniversary.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:55:00 EST Nancy, KY – On Friday, January 19, 2024, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is hosting a luminaria event from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. commemorating the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs. Over 200 luminaries will be placed at Tour Stop #3: Last Stand Hill representing the casualties inflicted during the battle. An engaging program using soldier’s letters will follow speeches by both the Sons of Union Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans organizations along with memorial wreaths being placed. Visitors are welcomed to help place luminaries and engage in the commemorative program. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-hosting-luminaria-to-commemorate-162nd-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-to-partner-with-mill-springs-national-cemetery-for-annual-memorial-day-ceremony.htm Tue, 16 May 2023 05:32:00 EST On Monday, May 29, 2023, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding annual Memorial Day Services. The first program will start at 9:00 am at Zollicoffer Park followed by the ceremony at the Mill Springs National Cemetary at 11:00 am. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-to-partner-with-mill-springs-national-cemetery-for-annual-memorial-day-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-seeks-volunteers-for-park-day-2023.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:03:00 EST On Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9 am to 12 pm Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s 25th annual Park Day. Members of the local community are invited to help with the cleanup of Zollicoffer Park located off Highway 235 in Nancy, Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-seeks-volunteers-for-park-day-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/memorial-day-2022.htm Fri, 20 May 2022 11:22:00 EST On Monday, May 30, 2022, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding the annual Memorial Day Services. 9:00 am Mill Springs Battlefield NM ceremony at Zollicoffer. Following this, a Memorial Day ceremony at the Mill Springs National Cemetery will take place at 11:00 am. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/memorial-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/park-day-is-april-16-2022.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:43:00 EST Park Day is April 16, 2022! https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/park-day-is-april-16-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/park-day-2022.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:33:00 EST On Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 9 am to 12 pm, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s annual, volunteer cleanup event, Park Day. Members of the local community are invited to help with the cleanup of Zollicoffer Park located off Highway 235 in Nancy, Kentucky. Volunteers will rake; collect leaves and sticks; pick up trash; restack a snake fence on site; and clean signs. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/park-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/news-05-2021.htm Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 EST ATLANTA — Today, National Park Service (NPS) South Atlantic-Gulf Regional Director Stan Austin announced the selection of Dawn Davis as the first permanent superintendent of Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy, Kentucky, effective June 20. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/news-05-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/news-03-2021.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:39:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is increasing visitor access and services. https://www.nps.gov/misp/learn/news/news-03-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/trump-administration-adds-mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-to-the-national-park-system.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:05:00 EST At a signing ceremony today in the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Congressman Hal Rogers formally established Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy, Kentucky, as the 421st unit of the National Park System. Mill Springs was the site of the first major victory for the Union Army during the Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/trump-administration-adds-mill-springs-battlefield-national-monument-to-the-national-park-system.htm