Nashville Civil War Roundtable

12/07/2016

Ready for the weekend? You're not the only one. Here's a look at the best of what the Nashville area has to offer Dec. 9-11, 2016.

09/03/2016

If you’ve ever spent time in other cities across the country, you come to appreciate Nashville’s rolling hills and sprawling public green spaces. Nashville’s Greenway System is made up of more than 80 miles of off-street, multi-use greenway trails and various other types of trails within parks for w...

05/26/2015

Each year, KidsOutAndAbout surveys your local region to find parents' vote for the best things to do with kids, teens, and families. This year, voting is May 14 - June 15, 2015.

03/13/2015

One of our members noted the Nashville Stamp & Postcard Show is this weekend March 14th & 15th at the Fifty Forward Senior Center in Madison. This year the show is commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans with U.S. Forces led by General Andrew Jackson. Free Admission, free parking and free stamp packets for young people.

10/31/2013

October 30, 2013
For Immediate Release
Jim Lewis 615-893-9501

CONFEDERATE HOOFBEATS:
Cavalry and Artillery Demonstrations at Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield will present living history demonstrations featuring the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry, CSA on November 2-3, 2013. These programs will help visitors understand the role of cavalry the three Civil War battles fought at Murfreesboro.

Cavalry was one of the greatest strengths of the Confederate Army of Tennessee during its campaigns in middle Tennessee. Rangers will discuss the role of cavalry during the three battles at Murfreesboro, and the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry, CSA will demonstrate the tactics that made Forrest, Morgan, and Wheeler names to be feared by their enemies.

Visitors are also invited to visit the camp and learn about the daily life of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

10 AM - Ranger Talk - Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid
11 AM - Cavalry Demonstration
1 PM - Ranger Talk - Confederate Cavalry at the Battle of Stones River
2 PM - Cavalry Demonstration
3 PM - Ranger Talk - The Battle of the Cedars


These programs are free and part of a series of interpretive programs offered at the battlefield during the year. The new entrance to Stones River National Battlefield is at 1563 N. Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. Additional information is available at the visitor center, by calling (615) 893-9501 or at the park website (http://www.nps.gov/stri).

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.

10/31/2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ray Harding (731) 642-7463 [email protected] New “Barefoot Ball” Nov. 9 Benefits Tennessee Preservation Trust Gala at Green’s Grocery Features Acclaimed Songwriters, Dinner and Drinks The Tennessee Preservation Trust (TPT) is taking a fresh step toward historic...

10/10/2013

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07/20/2013

Lotz House :: Civil War Museum and Franklin Battlefield Walking Tours located at 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 615.790.7190.

07/10/2013

A reading by the author, Stewart Cruickshank, from his book "Major General James Scott Negley and Mutiny at Camp Negley". Hosted by Metro Archives; recorded ...

06/13/2013

Civil War hikes around Middle Tennessee

03/05/2013

Civil War: The Untold Story

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02/06/2013

Page, who worked at the Brig. Gen. Don F. Pratt Museum compiling and researching data from all eras of division history, had also deployed with the division to both Iraq and Afghanistan.