Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park in Prairie Grove will commemorate the 146 th anniversary of the Battle of Prairie Grove with reenactments on Dec. 6-7. This year is also the 100 th anniversary of the battlefield park.
Battle demonstrations will begin at 1 p. m. each day and feature charges and counterattacks by Union and Confederate infantry and cavalry on the actual battlefield near the historic Borden House. Reenactors and spectators can participate in guided tours through Union, Confederate and civilian camps, see various military drills and cooking, spinning and lacemaking demonstrations. There will also be a presentation of a new original oil painting by Andy Thomas and a book signing of Dr. William Shea's Prairie Grove book.
Parking will be $ 4 per vehicle. For more information, call 846-2990 or visit www. arkansasstateparks. com. Painting class offered
Water color painting classes are being offered Saturday, Nov. 22, in Garfield. Karen Frye will teach the class.
The cost is $ 35 and includes most of the materials. For more information, call Laura Hamilton at 359-3051. Autumn train ride set
All aboard the Arkansas and Missouri railroad for a trip from Seligman, Mo., to Van Buren, Ark., Saturday, Nov. 22. See the Boston mountains, cross three high trestles, go though a tunnel and shop beautiful Van Buren. First class, $ 70 adult, $ 63 for seniors, upgrade $ 60 adult, $ 54 for seniors, $ 35 for children 12 to 4, under 4 is free. Enjoy snacks on the trip and get a picture taken.
For more information, call (417 ) 662-3611.
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