History records the Battle of Stones River as one of the most important Union victories of the war, but that was not a sure thing when the fighting began at dawn on December 31, 1862. Confederate soldiers across the battlefield felt their hopes rise as the battle raged and victory seemed within their grasp only...
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE MADE BY CALLING 615-893-9501 STARTING AT 9 AM ON MONDAY September 4, 2017. 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...
Join us for a weekend of talks and living history demonstrations featuring the speed and mobility of the mounted arms that squared off during the Battle of Stones River. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 11 AM - Confederate Hoofbeats - Watch Confederate cavalry demonstrate their movements and weapons and learn how Confederate cavalry evolved to become perhaps...
On Saturday September 30, 2017, Stones River National Battlefield and our partners hope to bring more than one hundred citizens of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County together for a morning dedicated to properly managing the lands and waterways that are a critical part of life in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. We will join thousands of volunteers...
Celebrate Arts in the Parks with these talented local musicians as they share songs that entertained and stirred emotions in soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. They will present three 45-miute concerts near the visitor center at 11 AM, 1 PM & 2 PM. Home Sweet Home Band - Bios Rob Pearcy – Rob...
11 AM - The Eye of the Storm - Learn about the quiet but critical events of New Year's Day that shaped the outcome of the Battle of Stones River. (30 minutes) 1 PM - First Day Hike - Follow a ranger and explore the battlefield while discovering the many layers of history on the...
Following the Civil War, a Freedmen's community known as Cemetery emerged on the landscape where the Battle of Stones River had raged. Park rangers along with representatives of the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield and Middle Tennessee State University will take visitors to several sites where...
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We're looking for people willing to help us make our Park Day 2018 Volunteer Event a success by leading small groups of 5-6 volunteers in our work to remove invasive exotic plants and trash from Fortress Rosecrans, Old Fort Park, and the Lytle Creek Greenway. We're expecting more than 200 volunteers for...
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! -...
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...