(Frankfort, KY)--The commemoration of the 155th anniversary of Kentucky's largest Civil War battle is being held this weekend.
The Kentucky Department of Parks says the commemoration is set for Oct. 7-8 at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site in central Kentucky.
Each year, the park in Boyle commemorates the battle with re-enactments, living history programs, battlefield tours, authors and book signings and period entertainment.
The 1862 battle left more than 7,600 soldiers killed, wounded or missing.
(This article contains information from the Associated Press)