Park Hours (Today)
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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About the Park
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importance to both sides of the fight.
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What to See & Do
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Self-Guided Tours
Self-Guided Audio Battlefield Tour
A self-guided audio tour discussing eight important sites of the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. This comprehensive audio tour will share images of the sites as well as linked videos with personal stories of the soldiers and civilians who experienced this crucial battle.
Visitor Centers
Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum
The National Park Service operates the Visitor Center and Museum in Nancy, KY. A free 20-minute film about the Battle of Mill Springs is available for viewing in the Visitor Center. There are restrooms and a research library. The museum features the Combat on the Cumberland exhibit with Civil War artifacts and replicas.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
The address of the Visitor Center and Museum is 9020 West Highway 80, Nancy, Kentucky 42544. The Visitor Center and Museum is located approximately eight miles west of Somerset, Kentucky along KY-80. Next door is the Mill Springs National Cemetery. Zollicoffer Park (Core Battlefield) is one mile due south of the Visitor Center along KY-235. From the Visitor Center, turn right onto KY-80 W head 0.3 of a mile. Turn left onto State Hwy 235 go 1 mile, Zollicoffer Park will be on your left.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed Monday and Tuesdays. The grounds and driving tour are open from dawn till dusk, seven days per week. When the Visitor Center is closed passport stamps with current date and driving tour guides are available outside to the left of the front door.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
When to Go
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Best Time
May-September
Trip Length
1 day
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