Fort Donelson National Battlefield - News Releases (U.S. National Park Service)

January 26, 2012
Fort Donelson NB Announces Additional February 2012 Events
Additional living history, Junior Ranger, and other opportunities for all.

January 18, 2012
Fort Donelson NB Announces February 2012 Events
The park commemorates a most important milestone.

November 15, 2011
Fort Donelson Visitor Center to be Closed on Winter Holidays
Gates at visitor center and Graves' Battery to remain open for visitor enjoyment.

November 01, 2011
Fort Donelson Film Series to Explore Civil War Era Songs and Stories
Special showing of Nashville Public Television's special from their Civil War 150th series.

September 20, 2011
Fort Donelson to Offer Unique Discussion on the Flags of Secession
Learn how flags helped inspire many in the Confederacy.

September 13, 2011
Fort Donelson Book Club to Discuss Life of Nathan Bedford Forrest
An examination of the life of one of the most compelling figures of this campaign and the Civil War.

September 02, 2011
Gates to be Closed at 6:00PM at Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Gates are intended to help protect the precious cultural and natural resources at Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

August 18, 2011
The Civil War Singers Return to Fort Donelson
An evening of beautiful music in a beautiful setting.

August 10, 2011
Special Living History Encampment Labor Day Weekend at Fort Donelson
Encampment commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the building and construction of Fort Donelson along the Cumberland River, and the anniversary of the recruiting of men to serve in the Fort as part of the Confederate States Army. Special Junior Ranger opportunity for kids on September 3!

August 01, 2011
Fort Donelson Film Series to Feature Buster Keaton Comedy Classic
How was the American Civil War interpreted by Hollywood in the 20th Century?

July 27, 2011
August 2011 Events at Fort Donelson NB
Some upcoming events for visitors of all ages.

July 14, 2011
World Ranger Day to be Commemorated at Fort Donelson National Battlefield
A day to recognize and remember Park Rangers from around the world.

July 04, 2011
Rangers from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park to Perform at Fort Donelson National Battlefield
An afternoon of wonderful arts and entertainment, and historic preservation.

June 15, 2011
New Gate Installed at Graves Battery Intended to Protect Park Resources
To assist in our obligation to protect for future generations...

Successful Partnership Creates Award-Winning Film for Schoolchildren

Dover, Tennessee—Kids always have heroes, but you’d never think that they’d chose a Civil War soldier or nurse, or even a runaway slave as a hero, now would you? Well, you might if you were an elementary or middle school student who’s seen FortDonelson: A Place for Heroes, a new film created by the TennesseeRenaissanceCenter, Dickson, Tennessee, and the Park Ranger staff at Fort Donelson National Battlefield.

FORT HEIMAN SITE, CALLOWAY, KY, TO BECOME A UNIT OF FORT DONELSON NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

Fort DonelsonNB, TN – On Monday, October 30, 2006, the Calloway County Executive Office will officially announce the transfer of properties associated with FortHeiman in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the National Park Service. A news conference hosted by the County Executive Office is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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