Fort Donelson National Park
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Saturday July 12 10:00am - 11:00am CDT Monthly
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory” The Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson involved navigating almost 70 miles of rivers and roads, as well as coordinating thousands of troops, a river fleet, and almost a dozen commanders. Fighting took place in multi......More
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Saturday July 12 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
Caravan Tour
Do you want an in-depth tour of the 1862 battle of Fort Donelson? If so, then join a Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park Ranger on a caravan tour of the battlefield! The tour will cover the goal behind capturing Fort Donelson, the movement from Fort Henry to Fort Do......More
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Saturday July 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”The Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson involved navigating almost 70 miles of rivers and roads, as well as coordinating thousands of troops, a river fleet, and almost a dozen commanders. Fighting took place in multiple ......More
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Saturday July 12 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
“...for us to be dedicated...to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion…”
After the battle ended at Fort Donelson soldiers began burying the dead and searching for ways to honor the fallen. During and after the war the United States government worked to honor Union soldiers by establishing National Cemeteries across the nation. Fort Donelson ......More
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Saturday July 12 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
"You Came Here to Die" – Brigadier General Smith and the Taking of Fort Donelson
On February 15, 1862, Union mid westerners charged up the steep, snow-covered ridge, all while under fierce enemy fire. The teacher of Civil War Generals, Charles F. Smith, spurred them on with oaths and encouragement until they took the trenches. Join Park staff as the......More
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 11:00am CDT Monthly
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory” The Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson involved navigating almost 70 miles of rivers and roads, as well as coordinating thousands of troops, a river fleet, and almost a dozen commanders. Fighting took place in multi......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
Caravan Tour
Do you want an in-depth tour of the 1862 battle of Fort Donelson? If so, then join a Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park Ranger on a caravan tour of the battlefield! The tour will cover the goal behind capturing Fort Donelson, the movement from Fort Henry to Fort Do......More
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Saturday July 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”
“The Keys to the Gateway into her own Territory”The Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson involved navigating almost 70 miles of rivers and roads, as well as coordinating thousands of troops, a river fleet, and almost a dozen commanders. Fighting took place in multiple ......More
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Saturday July 19 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
“...for us to be dedicated...to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion…”
After the battle ended at Fort Donelson soldiers began burying the dead and searching for ways to honor the fallen. During and after the war the United States government worked to honor Union soldiers by establishing National Cemeteries across the nation. Fort Donelson ......More
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Saturday July 19 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Monthly
"You Came Here to Die" – Brigadier General Smith and the Taking of Fort Donelson
On February 15, 1862, Union mid westerners charged up the steep, snow-covered ridge, all while under fierce enemy fire. The teacher of Civil War Generals, Charles F. Smith, spurred them on with oaths and encouragement until they took the trenches. Join Park staff as the......More
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Sunday July 20 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Weekly
The Dover Hotel
The Dover HotelThe Dover Hotel, constructed between 1853-1855, was a witness to the booming days of river boat traffic and was the meeting site for one of the most important surrenders during the American Civil War. Join Park staff as they tell the story of the Dover Ho......More