Welcome to
Friends of Jenkins Ferry Battlefield
The Friends of Jenkins Ferry battlefield was organized January 25, 2011.
The mission of the organization is exclusively: To protect, preserve and promote
the historical significance of the Jenkins Ferry Battlefield through the funding and
development of programs and community outreach efforts. Including but not limited to
information signs, tours, research, publications, lectures,workshops and the preservation
of the battlefield property, and to work with National, State, and Local Officials to achieve
these objectives.
The Friends of Jenkins Ferry Battlefield is incorporated under the laws of the State of
Arkansas as a non profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).
On the 150 Anniversary of the battle, April 26-27, 2014 we sponsored a re-enactment of
the battle with a tour of a portion of the battlefield. There were vendors from several states
as well as Arkansas with approximately 1,500 in attendance. We sponsor and help sponsor
historical events in Grant County and surrounding area's and participate in other events.
Friends of Jenkins Ferry Battlefield
