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Special Event
Event
Presentation of Henry Rifle
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.101020, -93.404380
Stop Five on the Tour Road
Dates & Times
Date:
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Partner Program
Description
Outdoor ceremony. In case of inclement weather, contact the park.
The Wilson's Creek National Battleground Foundation will unveil and present a very rare Civil-War era Henry repeating rifle to the park. The Foundation purchased the rifle at auction for the park's museum collection. The public will be able to see the rifle and learn more about its unique history. Event is free and entry fees to park continue to be waived.
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Reservation or Registration: No
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