The Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum was established November 4, 2006 with the purpose of acquiring and distributing knowledge, and to preserve and exhibit objects, illustrating the history and importance of the Battle of Mill Springs and the preservation of battlefield land.

The building is located beside the Mill Springs National Cemetery, itself an historic site, on the northernmost edge of the Battlefield. The southern exposure from the plaza allows the visitor to look toward the Battlefield, across what would have been the camps of the Union troops. The building was intentionally situated on this spot so that it would not impact or desecrate known Battlefield. The facility has sixty parking places and room for two buses. It is handicapped accessible.

The facility consists of a central foyer with a workstation for greeters to sit and welcome the visitor. This location serves as a "command center" for the entire building. Here you can obtain information about the Battlefield, where to start the driving tour, special events that are planned and directions for your visit to the Center. Off of the foyer are the restrooms, the community room, library, legacy room, the interpretative hall, and the gift shop.

The community room is the theatre for the showing of our professionally produced video called "The Battle of Mill Springs". This eighteen minute presentation sets the stage for the first time visitors' experience of the Battlefield. The community room is also available for rent by individuals or groups needing a location for meetings, luncheons or other gatherings.

Professor Ewald Kockritz who is now deceased, of the University of Florida, donated his extensive collection of books and research materials to the Association. That collection and other books will be housed in our research library at the building. Anyone interested in information about the Civil War is invited to use the facility. We also have collections of letters, diary entries and other information from soldiers who were in the Battle. We invite anyone with letters, diaries or similar material to provide us with the originals or copies for our records.

ADMISSION  

Adults:  $4.00

Students:  $2.00

Seniors/Military:  $3.00

Members:  Free

The legacy hall is the site of the central theme and exposition of the Battle of Mill Springs. This room is designed to be the most secure location in our facility. A plan has been presented and approved by the Board which will emphasize those goals in a personal, hands-on, relevant and respectful way. We are still seeking funding to make this dream a reality. There are still things to see and touch in our facility so come and enjoy.

The gift shop is fully stocked with a variety of items from books, souvenirs and clothing to mementos made from actual pieces of the Zollie Tree. We hope that anyone that is considering a gift for a special occasion will shop in our store. All items are reasonably priced and proceeds are used to help support the Visitors Center. Remember that Association members are entitled to a fifteen percent (15%) discount on all items purchased. We are now equipped to take credit cards.