Friends of Perryville Battlefield

Friends of Perryville Battlefield The Friends of Perryville Battlefield shall sustain, foster, promote the Perryville Battlefield.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on the preservation and interpretational efforts primarily of the Perryville Battlefield and its surrounding boundaries, as well as, the entire American Civil War.

In his after-action report, Confederate Brigadier General Daniel W. Adams, commanding the Louisiana Brigade at Perryvill...
09/01/2026

In his after-action report, Confederate Brigadier General Daniel W. Adams, commanding the Louisiana Brigade at Perryville, wrote, "After a short but spirited contest, we dislodged and drove them before us. They fled in great disorder, panic, and confusion, throwing their arms and equipments away as they fled." He ofcourse was refering the crushing flank attack his brigade made in the fight for the Bottoms Farm at the Battle of Perryville on October 8, 1862.

For one of the segments at this year's Symposium on the Field, Civil War author and tour guide, Derrick Lindow, and tour guide Taylor Bishop will lead a co-tour discussing the flow of events from the perspectives of both the Federal and Confederate forces at the H.P. Bottom Farm fight! You can register today for this free event at the link below: The Western Theater In The Civil War page
https://www.westerntheatercivilwar.com/event-details/symposium-on-the-field-perryville-6

What's that? The Annual FREE symposium on the field at Perryville! What do this year's options hold? Tours covering Sam ...
08/18/2026

What's that? The Annual FREE symposium on the field at Perryville! What do this year's options hold? Tours covering Sam Watkins, Harris' Brigade, and a dive into the importance of the Kentucky Heartland Campaign an so much more! You won't want to miss this opportunity! Sign up today at the link below with our partners at the Western Theater in the Civil War
https://www.westerntheatercivilwar.com/event-details/symposium-on-the-field-perryville-6

Cool images of captures Kentuckians!
08/07/2026

Cool images of captures Kentuckians!

08/06/2026

Kentucky never left the Union. But the Civil War never left Kentucky.

On September 19, join the Kentucky Historical Society for Civil War History Day, a full day exploring one of the most complex chapters in our state's history.

Discover how families and communities navigated a divided Kentucky, examine the lasting impact of guerrilla warfare, and explore how the Commonwealth has remembered the Civil War for more than 160 years.

Hear from leading historians and National Park Service experts, enjoy a boxed lunch, and get an up-close look at remarkable Civil War artifacts from the Kentucky Historical Society collections.

Registration is required.

📅 September 19 | 9am–4pm
đź“Ť Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort
🎟 $30 KHS Members, Students & Educators | $40 General Admission (includes lunch)

Learn more and register:
https://history.ky.gov/events/civil-war-history-day-2026

Pretty cool!
08/02/2026

Pretty cool!

07/10/2026

You should start every Friday morning with Shelby!

The game ended today in a pretty interesting way. While the physical features of the battle remained the same, the drama...
05/03/2026

The game ended today in a pretty interesting way. While the physical features of the battle remained the same, the drama played out very differently. Unlike the real battle, the Federal forces actually managed to hold off the Confederate attacks. Instead of losing the Bottoms House, the Federals successfully defended it against repeated assaults. The same happened at Loomis’ Heights, where the Federals even captured Jones’ Ridge.

Interestingly, much like the actual battle, the game still saw heavy casualties for both the 42nd Indiana and Jones’ Mississippi Brigade!

04/10/2026

A good history lesson!

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1438 Hayes May Road PO Box 302
Perryville, KY
40468

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