Reviews of Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site (Museum)

Mike Dobslaw

I’ve visited dozens of battlefield parks and Perryville ranks as one of my favorites to date. Friendly staff, great paths, solid interpretative signs and most of all a battlefield where you could visualize the action. Worth the drive to get to the site.

ddubbz1979 .

Love this place and its heritage and history. All those looking to visit will find a rich experience throughout the entire area and region.

Mike Terry

If you enjoy your Civil War history this place is a little gem to check out. I have visited close to Perryville several times a year for 20 years and never knew this was here. Great little museum and knowledgeable employees. A nice little 1 mile walking tour really tops it off. Well worth the trip!

Cathi La Sota

Worth the stop if you're in the area. Small museum includes a video on the battle. Walking and driving options.

Phil Kane

Historic state park with miles of interpretive and nature trails. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean restrooms. Many sections of the park are being restored to how it would've looked in 1862 with native plants and wildlife.

af2001

Seems like every time I go something else is removed. Used to be a ton of playground equipment. The fields are never cut anymore

G. Ford

Great place!

mike russell

This is home for one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War was fought here. Now there stands a beautiful state full of relics from the war along with a museum.

Amanda Hamilton

Perryville Battlefield may not seem like a lot, but there is a lot of great history here. The small museum center is great! I highly recommend the hiking trails as well

Woodrow Mccoy

Good place for family reunions

Jennifer House

Joni House does an amazing job maintaining this park!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam Felegie

Nice walking tour. Friendly staff.

Syd Staton

Great historical place highly recommend

Joseph Scott

Interesting place.

James D

This place has some interesting displays about the history of the battle of Perryville.

Adam Caudell

Great history and reenactment of battle.

Meg Raines

Beautiful area! Love the history and the presentation. The staff are terrific!

Joe Owens

Fantastic place much history and just amazing place to visit.

Haley Lister

I have been here for a field trip when I was little what fun I had with my friends there

Bob Jensen

A shame that over the years property has been lost to development . A great site to visit

Michael E Bailey

Great state historic park of a very important battle in KY. The museum has a great video explaining the battle and its importance, and a few nice displays. There is also a small gift shop. The driving tour is great. There is plenty to see and do, and is a fun time.

StarMoss The Grey Witch

so relaxed, quiet, and totally haunted! one of the bloodiest civil war Battles took place here. Death Valley , that says enough.... Google it.

Lindsay McKinney

Wonderful place to both hike and learn!

Mark Cox

Love this place! My wife and I walked and drove around the battlefield, watched a well produced video, talked with staff and volunteers, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Harrison Lewis

Was there for the 135th reenactment. Great parking. One can take the guided tour of the battlefield. Very friendly park employees. Wonderful time had.

James pushkar

The museum was nice. Very informative. Enjoyed walking around the battlefield.

J King

This place is a must visit location. The staff here were very helpful and my son and I had a good time exploring this park.

Melissa Lowry

Went exploring

Tyler Payne

I love this place and I do not want to ride by there at dark because last time I rode by there I was with my new uncle and my brother Cameron we was sitting here In the truck then we heard a chipping sound and it was the heater and it got extremely cold in the car and we took off and we never went there again but we will only go there when it is open Perryville battlefield is a ghost soldier place enter at your own risk during the day but don't go at dark because people will be prosecuted against the law and go to jail warning Perryville battlefield is a haunted place you do not want to go to ⚠⚠⚠⚠

Escobaria Gracilis

Interesting historic park, small but well worth a visit.

Doug Taylor

We visited the battlefield about 1 week ago didn't know what to expect expect

James Cornelius IV

Great historic site to go visit. Lots of information and well maintained.

john nelson

Very moving to walk where so many perished in the grassy fields

BDTT0729

The finest historic area around.

Allan Kornberg

Wonderful civil war battlefield museum. Great tour guides!

Conan Dallman

Love this place and its untouched beauty!

Sherry Smith

Such a beautiful place with a lot of history

Nerd Philosopher

Very interesting reinactment

Patty Hilbert

We had a Reunion. I loved it all.

R Bra

My name is Rick Bradley, I am a retired/disabled Army veteran and former Sergeant of the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment. I am also, the great, great grandson of Sgt Brison Shephard, who served with the 13th Kentucky Regiment, before his capture at Gladsville, VA along with an additional 100 plus from his regiment. Brison, spent the remainder of the civil war in three different Union prisoner of war camp's ie...Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, Camp Douglas, ILL and Fort Point Maryland and later released under the prisoner of war program where he returned to Good low Kentucky with his family to include his 12 children. This is a terrific website and I thank the good people of Kentucky for maintaining this place of honor for our children and grandchildren to visit and remember the sacrifices made by some who gave all.

Suzanne Smith

Great self-guided walking tour. Very informative. A turning point in Kentucky's history.

M D

Felt very American being here

Bob Henderson

A great battlefield preservation effort is underway here. In the last decade numerous improvements have been underway to expand the site and reclaim much of the core battlefield. The rolling hills offer a great vista of the historic area.

Steve Eccleston

Enjoyed the walking trails to see each of the sites of the battle. While they do have a map for driving, you will need to walk to see everything. The staff was very knowledgeable and were a pleasure to talk to.

Luis G. Cruz-Ortega

A solemn space to contemplate the ultimate sacrifice of thousands during the civil war. The open spaces are beautiful and well kept. I've come twice and I'm hoping to return soon.

glen klinker

It is amazing that so many gave there lives here! It was the battle for Kentucky.

Dennis Franson

It was amazing to see how close the two sides were during the battles. The grounds were well maintained and the museum was very informative

Jeshua Nace

Good walk and historical site

robert huster

Awesome staff

Hollis Bacca

Perryville Battlefield Historic Site is an interpretive museum that tells of the battle that was the South's last serious attempt to gain possession of Kentucky. The site offers a museum and video dramatizing the battle.

David Keller

Beautiful battlefield with a very friendly and helpful staff!

Scott Hayworth

Much improved walking trails/interp signs

Gina Merritt

Very beautiful, well kept. Lots of info, staff were very friendly and informative. Great little museum packed full of info and artifacts. Heaven for any history buff!

Kim Huse

I thought it was great.....the path out in the fields were great..really made you wonder how those men felt....its a great place to visit....thank you

Justin Powell

Awesome history! Grounds are well kept and the yearly reenactments are great! Clean picnic areas and shelters. Gift shop on location.

Bill McIver

This is a really great place to visit. Take a hike an read all the markers.

burn after reading

My grandfather found out that his great grandfather died in this battle fighting for the north. The. Knowledgeable staff could show him almost the exact spot he fell. Also loved the polinator zones. Save the bees!!!

Amy Taylor

The man in gift shop was very nice , it was a beautiful day for drive for history lesson , area very nice and well taken care of , info and history

Shawn Spears

Great place to visit and explore. Very historical piece of land. Will go back to learn & explore more.

D Ford

Awesome part of History...

Boyd Johnson

This place is a bit off the beaten path, but it is a great day trip into central Kentucky. The surroundings are pastoral. Staff is well informed and very helpful. Great app that you can download in the shop. Battlefield is well marked and visible due to terrain. Excellent video to see before you tour.

chrissy meadors

History, get it before it's gone! Beautiful views of the fields & even spooky encounters!

John Crowe

Lot of great Civil War history here. Great place to visit.

Buzz Hurtado

The guides are really friendly and can answer any questions you have about the history. I went with a group and we were able to walk the battlefield while following on the map. A real American history experience once you complete the tour!

Ethel Schiller

Ok place but a long ways out if the way and not very well maintained

Terry Olson

Renactments are great to watch.

Luke Gorman

You're not coming here on accident, so this is meant for students of history. The museum and film is great, and shouldn't be missed. The area probably looks very much like it did in the Civil War. I enjoyed the self guided driving tour, and the rolling hills of Kentucky.

Mike Reinders

Very interesting, we learned a lot

Kurt Smith

Very nice

David Hopewell

What they have accomplished over the last 20 years here is amazing! Land acquisition has been huge and really makes the visit worth it.

Jessica Blissett

We've been holding our family reunion in the park since 1967. Beautiful place, nice people.

Aaron Degler

Excellent spot to see what the Civil War was like. Great visitors center.

Randy Connell

Very telling of true patriotism

Matthew Detillion

Absolutely Amazing. Great upkeep, and it wasn’t busy. Nice place to spend a sunny afternoon, and imagine some History.

Joann Grosik

Very educational and great learning experience

Jeffrey Boord-Dill

This is a must visit for the Civil War enthusiast. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, and the museum, though small, is one of the most interesting and well put together I've had the pleasure of visiting. The battlefield itself is very moving to walk. Signs help give you a better understanding of the events that took place in that area.

James Cornelius

Loved the museum and trails.

ella van wiel

I hated it....

vernon bush

If you love history this is a must. History forgotten is history repeated.

Mary Hubbard

We have been having our Family Reunion here for years now. We love the location and the facilities.

Aaron Thompson

Lots of history. Be sure to give yourself enough time to explore.

Timmy Sallee

Good

Susan Masters

Lots to see!

Jeff Moran

When you first arrive, you might believe what a wasted trip because it seems so small. You will change your mind once visit the museum. The person at the front desk will start you with a map showing how large the park is. Take time to exit the car and explore some or all the marked trails. I would suggest downloading the Perry Battlefield app from the Google or Apple stores for bonus information.

Donald Roach

Love it, cause i love history

Matt Arnold

Great park, although I wish it was a national park site.

Kacky64

It used to be a great place. I still love it there. I only have 3 stars because they have removed any thing to do with the Confederate flag. I think it is wrong considering how many Confederate soldiers are buried there.

Michael Toth

Really nice park to walk through. Small but beautiful, peaceful. Park hours are posted but the small/ museum hours are different. See photo. Staff is extremely nice.

Debbie Stewart

Well preserved! Unchanged over the years.

K Kates

Great place to visit, especially during the Civil War Reenactment in October.

Alice Davis

Great hiking and birding, but could use better map of trails.

Erika Larson

The battlefield includes plenty of signs and information describing how the battle evolved. Visitors can either drive or walk to learn about this chapter in Kentucky's history. There is also a museum with additional information about Perryville and the Civil War in general. It is a little out of the way but worth the time if you plan a visit to central Kentucky.

Derek Sharp

A beautiful historical site. The paths are all beautiful in their own right. The visitors center is a but small, yet, they have plant of information to pass on.

Natashia Studer

Nice clean quiet place to go and not far off highway...

Kevin Kirkland

Ethereal. Singularly beautiful and tranquil. Impeccably maintained and interpreted and the vast expansion of historically significant park land has resulted in one of the premier Civil War sites in the country. The essence of what transpired here is palpable. Perryville Battlefield is a Kentucky gem and National treasure. One of my favourite places.

Mark Dandeneau

Great little park. They have a nice swing set (I had a great time on it). Also a large covered picnic area. The outside water spigots were locked, but the sinks worked in the clean bathrooms. I haven't been in the museum yet, but will update the post when I do. A great place for a large gathering, or a great stop over point to stretch your legs if you are traveling through. And of course it is an important historical site. The park is open until dark at which time they lock the gate. Museum closes earlier.

Michael Koznarsky

This battlefield is a gem! While small, the museum is excellent and worth the cost of admission. The video explains not only the battle but the strategic situation in 1862. The path around the battlefield helps tourists follow the course of the battle. The battlefield is incredible well maintained and very complete, better than some more well know battlefields. This is a "cannot miss" battlefield for those interested in the Civil War. I was truly impressed and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Jennifer Kirkland

Amazingly well-preserved. There is so much to see here, tons of history. Great picnic spot, as well, with a playground for the kiddos. The Civil War Museum is a must-see.

Tonya Hayre

Every Civil War buff should go! Especially if your tour guide is a Civil War specialist!

Joseph McCrary

Lot of walking

Bruce Benyo

Loved it ,so much history, will go again

Brian Hurst

Visited the park late July and the staff was amazing to my 5yr old son they answered all his questions best they could,let him see and hold rifles and dressed him up in both blue and the gray,was very impressed...park is very untouched and well preserved

Cliff Thies

Outstanding

Scott Clark

One of the best preserved battlefields in the country. Make a day of it. Also the volunteer-historians there are top notch. Make it a low-key, picnic and walk day. Don't rush.

Mary Landsmann

Great place to visit

David Nichols

Total surprise. Well worth the time

Starlit Equinox

Great for history buffs, hikers, nature lovers. Lots of outdoor space, on hallowed ground. Recommend for families too. Great learning experience for kids!

Paul Brailey

Great civil war historic visit.

earl shaw

Very interesting place to visit

Rodney Lewis

Abosoultley beautiful park and area with such great history

Jane Williams

The feeling of Perryville battlefield is powerful....go to museum first! The reenactor was knowledgeable and very entertaining.

Gary Coleman

Great Historical site.

James Robinson

Good hiking great museum good place to relax

Jim Oddie

Very uncrowded

Justin Mays

Favorite battlefield

Isanuk Barry

very well preserved battlefield.Good signage but not a lot of clutter.One really gets the feel for what the battlefield was like on the day of battle.Very friendly and helpful staff.Not much in terms of facilities

James Hamilton

Wonderful place.

Dan Cordray

Staff told us to go get our dogs and bring them in because they are "pet friendly". Excellent displays, knowledgeable staff made for a very good visit.

George Insko

Awesome.

Ken Burns

Very interesting civil war history here and the story is told well.

Nolan Rice

Great place with tons of history. Wish I could see the reinactment battle.

Brandon T. Wilson

Great place to visit