Special Event

Event

Memorial Luminary Set Up

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 37.115618, -93.419725


Volunteers will meet at the Wilson's Creek Visitors Center, located at 6424 W. Farm Road 182. Republic, MO 65738 for orientation and a quick safety brief. If arriving to assist later, please plan to meet at Stop 7/ Bloody Hill on the Tour Road.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, November 15, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Volunteer Event

Set up will start at 10 am and end by 3pm or earlier. Volunteers may volunteer for all or a portion of the time period.


Description

Volunteers will assist with assembling luminary bags which will include opening sandwich bags and placing a wooden block and flashlight inside. Volunteers can also assist in placing luminaries in the battlefield. Placing luminaries includes extended periods of walking over uneven terrain and repeatedly bending over and standing up.

 

To sign up, please apply on volunteer.gov.


More information

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Clayton Hanson & Nick Taylor
417-732-2662
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