Junior Ranger: Daily Life in Union Camps

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Fee:

Free. Most events are free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 37.115618, -93.419725

Join us inside the visitor center.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, August 8, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Talk

Come-and-go at any time for this family-friendly talk and demonstration.

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Description

Join Ranger Ken for a come-and-go pop-up about life in Union camps during the American Civil War. We discuss eyewitness accounts and visitors are welcome at any time during the program.

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Reservation or Registration: No

Reservations are not required for most programs.

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Contact Information

Visitor Information
417-732-2662
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Image Gallery

A meal in a living history camp that would be similar to the Civil War including salt porking.

Dinner in a Union Camp
NPS Photo