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Swamp Gas, Crowd Poisonings and Leeches: The Trials, Tribulations and Treatment of Sick and Wounded Civil War Soldiers

7/16/2022 | Prairie State Park | Mindenmines, MO

At the beginning of the Civil War, Barton County, Missouri, had 1,817 settlers. Many of these were evenly split and became Union and Confederate soldiers. Join us at the Regal Tallgrass Nature Center at Prairie State Park to explore the trials, tribulations and treatment of sick and wounded Civil War soldiers in this interactive program.

Due to the unique and rare diversity of life preserved at Prairie State Park, pets are not allowed on park trails, EXCEPT for Path of the Earth People and Path of the Sky People trails. Bison graze freely in the park, and this regulation protects both you and your pet. You are welcome to bring your pet to the park’s campground and picnic area, but must follow Missouri State Parks' pet rules. This applies to all types of pets except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

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Program Time: 11 a.m.
128 NW 150th Lane, Mindenmines, MO | 417-843-6711

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs