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Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

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(152) · State park in Perryville, United States
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Historic park that commemorates the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.

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Oct 6, 2024
This was the weekend that commemorated the actual battle of Perryville. Although the rules have changed for re-enactors in recent years that they now only have demonstrations and walking tours it’s s…Full review by Joe B
May 27, 2024
The museum is small but well done. The staff was friendly and helpful. The trails were nice, and we very much appreciated the first hand accounts from soldiers' letters and memoirs that were included…Full review by jv66210
Sep 25, 2023
We visited Perryville Battlefield on Saturday August 5. It was a sunny, hot, humid day. This was my 1st time visiting Perryville, but I was already knowledgeable about the battlefield. Had donated …Full review by F8893WHroberto
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One might find the stunning pastoral fields of this significant heritage site relatively calm, but its history states otherwise. The site is where t…
cityseeker.com
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site is a 745-acre (3.01 km2) park near Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County, Kentucky. An interpretive mu…
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Located:Boyle, Kentucky, United States
Elevation:860 ft (260 m)
Established:1936
Construction completed:1862
Area:745 acres (301 ha)

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We would like to see the reeinactment which is coming up very soon. We wonder if there are places to view the fighting? …
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We would like to see the reeinactment which is coming up very soon. We wonder if there are places to view the fighting? Refreshment stand or must bring your own?
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I've never been to this one but the one in Reseca had food and what not
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How much time should we allow to see the Battlefield site?
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I guess it depends on your level of interest. We were there for 2-3 hours during which it rained. However, I would like to go back and spend more time, getting the full perspective of both sides.
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are dogs allowed into the museum to see the informative video? Hate to leave them in the car.
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I wouldn't think in the museum because there are artifacts, however, there is plenty of room outside of the museum and places you could leash them. Here is the website: …
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I wouldn't think in the museum because there are artifacts, however, there is plenty of room outside of the museum and places you could leash them. Here is the website: perryvillebattlefield, and it is an organization 859-332-8631 no info on the brochure....hope this helps! Ps: I'm sure you could walk them around the battlefield area, or drive the area in your car
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