Annual Memorial Service
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Event Details
Memorial service honoring those who died or were mortally wounded during the engagement at Honey Springs, July 17, 1863. Includes a 30 minute program, rifle salute, cannon salute, taps, followed by annual luncheon and meetings of the Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield. 10:30am.
Annual Memorial Service
Phone : 918-473-5572 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : ralphjones@ok-history.mus.ok
Web: www.honeysprings.org
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