Major Ernest Franklin Poff and the Wilson's Creek Centennial Exhibit
Partner Event
October 19, 2026 - February 28, 2027 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Republic, MO 65738
The temporary exhibit depicts the life and military service of Major Ernest Poff, a West Point graduate and World War II veteran.
Major Poff was also on the United States Army’s committee for planning events surrounding Springfield’s celebration of the Civil War Centennial in 1961. These events included the dedication of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield as a National Park Service site.
Thanks to a generous loan from Major Poff’s family, we were able to create an exhibit using items depicting his service and documents regarding his contributions to a historic moment for the national battlefield.
We sincerely thank the Poff family for their willingness to work with our museum staff in sharing Major Poff’s story.
The exhibit will be on display through Spring 2027.
Contact
Wilson's Creek Front Desk
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
417-732-2662
