Help us place flags at the burial sites of more than 7,000 heroes!Registration Required - If you are registering for a group, please include the group name in the "COMPANY" field.Scouting and other youth organizations from middle Tennessee will place American flags on more than 7,000 graves in Stones River National Cemetery. In order to …
On Saturday October 16, 2021, living history musicians playing the brass and percussion instruments of the period will present a series of concerts at Stones River National Battlefield. This special event will commemorate the December 30, 1862, Battle of the Bands that took place on the eve of the Battle of Stones River. Click here …
On May 1st 1865 thousands of formerly enslaved people marched to a Union cemetery near Charleston, South Carolina. The marchers laid fresh-cut flowers at the graves, sang songs and celebrated their freedom, purchased at such a great cost during the Civil War. In the years following the end of the war, communities such as the …
DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 9 AM - The Approaching Thunder - Join a ranger at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce visitor center (3050 Medical Center Parkway, Nashville, TN 37129) and use the outdoor map to visualize the Stones River Campaign events that played out 157 years ago to the day. (30 minutes) The remainder of …
On Saturday December 14, 2019, members of the Rutherford County community will gather at Stones River National Cemetery to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of Wreaths Across America Day. Our local Civil Air Patrol Squadrons have volunteered once again to conduct the Wreaths Across America ceremony this year at Stones River National …
Join a ranger for a bike ride through the park and along the Stones River Greenway with stops at several locations where some of the critical battle actions occurred. Visitors aged 16 and under must wear helmets. We encourage all participants to wear helmets and bring a water bottle. This is a 5-mile plus ride …
Music has played an important role in the lives of Americans influencing and reflecting the history that has shaped our nation. Join the Tennessee Valley Winds community band for an outdoor concert at Stones River National Battlefield! Celebrate the beauty of national parks with your family and friends with this FREE event. All are welcome. …
Join a park ranger for an hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Visitors will get a chance to appreciate the human stories housed within the cemetery by listening to soldiers and civilians share their experiences through the letters they wrote and received during the conflict. Reservations are required. No walk-ons are …
Several authors who have written on the Stones River Campaign and the Civil War in Middle Tennessee will be on hand to sign copies of their books and share their insights with visitors on June 8-10, 2018. On Saturday June 9th, each author will present a 20-30 minute talk focused on their work. Our visiting …
Most of the nearly four million soldiers who fought the Civil War had no military experience before they joined their army. Visitors of all ages can watch as park staff and volunteers train to fire cannons then spend some time learning the drill for themselves. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 11 AM - Load, Ready, Fire! - …