USS Tyler

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By Jack Myer Delta Cultural Center In January, 1861, three months before the start of the Civil War, a side-wheeled, commercial packet was making her normal run down the Ohio River from Cincinnati to the Mississippi and New Orleans.  As … Continued

Historic Helena Commemorating Civil War Past

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Unveiling May 11 of replica Fort Curtis is first step (Helena, Ark.) The May 11, at 12 o’clock noon, dedication of a massive Union fort replica begins Helena’s Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration of a multi-faceted heritage that includes Federal occupation, … Continued

The Full Day Tour

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includes even more sites where the Battle of Helena was fought, including where the USS Tyler Gunboat fought, and through other sites of interest like the Maple Hill Cemetery/Confederate Cemetery where Patrick Cleburne is buried.

The Half Day Tour

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takes you through the grounds where the Battle of Helena was fought and where Freedmen who followed the Union Army camped.

A Two Day Tour

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is enough time to take you through all 27 sites located throughout Civil War Helena for a fun family weekend.