Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument to Hold a Luminary Event for the 162nd Anniversary

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument to Hold a Luminary Event for the 162^nd Anniversary – Battlefield Tour Stop 3, Last Stand Hill, 1221 St. Hwy 235, Nancy KY, 5:00pm-6:30. Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument is holding a remembrance event to commemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs at Battlefield. Over 200 luminaries will be placed at Tour Stop #3: Last Stand Hill representing the casualties inflicted during the battle. An engaging program using soldier’s letters will follow speeches by both the Sons of Union Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans organizations along with memorial wreaths being placed. Visitors are welcomed to help place luminaries before the event begins and engage in the commemorative program. The event is free and open to the public.  Info at www.nps.gov/misp, www.facebook.com/millspringsbattlefieldnps. Or call 606-636-4045 or 606-303-8803.