Civil War Artillery Demonstration Planned at Honey Springs Battlefield

1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery to portray Confederate battery in free public event

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:05am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style grid of a Civil War cannon, rendered in a high-contrast, neon-tinged palette that transforms the historic military object into a modern pop art piece.A vivid, pop art-inspired illustration captures the powerful artillery that shaped the outcome of the Civil War battle at Honey Springs Battlefield.Fayetteville Today

On Saturday, April 11, the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery will be demonstrating the use of Civil War artillery at Honey Springs Battlefield in Oklahoma. The group will portray Captain Roswell W. Lee's Battery, which was part of the Confederate artillery line during the Battle of Honey Springs. The program will include a shot from a Mountain Howitzer and a presentation by living historian Jim Spillars.

Why it matters

Honey Springs Battlefield is an important historic site that played a key role in the Civil War in Indian Territory. This artillery demonstration will provide visitors with an immersive educational experience to learn more about the weapons and tactics used during the conflict.

The details

The artillery demonstration by the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery will take place at 10:30 a.m. on April 11 at Honey Springs Battlefield. The group will portray Captain Roswell W. Lee's Battery, which was part of the Confederate forces at the Battle of Honey Springs. The program will include at least one shot from a Mountain Howitzer, an artillery piece used by both sides during the battle. Visitors will also hear from Jim Spillars, a living historian from Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the director of the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery.

  • The artillery demonstration will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
  • The Battle of Honey Springs occurred during the Civil War in Indian Territory.

The players

1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery

A group that will be portraying Captain Roswell W. Lee's Confederate battery at the artillery demonstration.

Jim Spillars

A living historian from Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the director of the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery.

Honey Springs Battlefield

A historic site in Oklahoma that played a key role in the Civil War in Indian Territory.

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What’s next

Visitors can call 918-617-7125 or email honeysprings@history.ok.gov for more information about the artillery demonstration.

The takeaway

This artillery demonstration at Honey Springs Battlefield will provide an immersive educational experience for visitors to learn more about the weapons and tactics used during the Civil War in Indian Territory.