Utica Elementary students participate in cannon drill

Cannon Drill – Visitor Center. Students actively participate in a mock cannon-firing drill.

“Thank you so much for a wonderful learning experience . . you made it fun.”—teacher from Glen Ellen Elementary, Clarksville, TN

Utica Elementary students participate in River Run Through It program

The River Runs Through It - An exploration of the river gun batteries, river history & geography, & an activity to learn about the Union gunboats. – 4-8th grades.

         “I loved that we got to see the deer and the eagles. I liked the movie . . . but I got a little mad when the women had to do ever thing that the men did. Then I started to think I’m glad that I’m not there when it happened.”---5^th grade student from Liberty Elementary, Clarksville, TN

Guided History Walk – Students, teachers, & chaperones get an in-depth study of park historical features. Student participation is required. Comfortable shoes are suggested for the one-mile walk. Reservations required; ranger or volunteer walks are approximately 45 minutes in length, weather permitting. Limit 35 students.

Living Map Program – Students become the instructors for this 45-minute program, using historical props, maps, and eyewitness accounts from the 1862 battle. Limit 35 students.

History-Nature Hunt – A special program that blends Civil War history with an appreciation of the natural environment. Students will learn how the National Park Service protects special places. Approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour.  Some walking required. 

“I learned that if the woman’s husband died that they would wear black for two years. When the men left, the women had to take care of everything. The women struggled taking care of the farm . . . some of the slaves escaped and fought in the war for slaves to be free.”---5^th grade student from Minglewood Elementary, Clarksville, TN

Teachers participate in You're In the Army Now program

You’re In the Army Now – Soldier life and interactive soldier drill. – 4-6th grades.

“Thank you so much for a wonderful learning experience . . you made it fun.”—teacher from Glen Ellen Elementary, Clarksville, TN

Teacher-Directed Programs