One of the surviving Mission-66 visitor centers is undergoing a renovation, so you will find orientation in our current Visitor Center. Friendly staff, Civil War exhibits, the Passport to Your Parks stamps, Junior Ranger Handbooks, and a gift shop are available. One handicapped accessible restroom is located here. The Education Pavilion nearby is also stocked with information and Junior Ranger Handbooks.
The Fort Heiman Unit is located in Calloway County, Kentucky. The site is still under development, but you will find an impressive view of Kentucky Lake and the historic earthworks, wayside interpretive exhibits, and a pavilion with exhibits. Cell phone service is limited.
The remains of the fort (Tour Stop #3) illustrate how the agricultural landscape of the 19th century was transformed into a military fortification. You can help us continue to preserve this historic resource by not walking or climbing on the fort walls or earthworks within the national battlefield.
Two artillery positions were constructed on the banks of the river to provide formidable defenses against attack by the U.S. Navy. This site marks the location of the Valentine's Day battle between the ironclad gunboats and the Confederate artillerists. Today's views from the Cumberland River (Lake Barkley) offer outstanding views of the historic resources, and glimpses of wildlife and migratory birds.
