THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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