Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Spring Mill SP hosts Civil War Days

Explore life in Indiana during the Civil War at Spring Mill State Park, June 10 and 11.

Civil War Days will feature a re-enacted battle at 2:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday on Sycamore Field. David Wolfe will portray Abraham Lincoln and will be available to answer questions and pose for pictures. Visitors can also see encampments with more than 100 soldiers.

The event is made possible through a grant from Lawrence County Tourism and funding from the Friends of Spring Mill State Park group.

Park admission is $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle.

For more information, call (812) 849-3534 or email springmillstatepark@dnr.IN.gov

Spring Mill State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2968.htm) is at 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, 47446.

Media contact: Coletta Prewitt, volunteer coordinator, Spring Mill State Park, springmillstatepark@dnr.IN.gov or (812) 849-3534.