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.

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