• The legendary battle between Confederate guns and US ironclads at Fort Donelson, February 14, 1862.

    Fort Donelson

    National Battlefield Tennessee

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May 03, 2013
Special May 2013 Programs at Fort Donelson
A special month with special program opportunities.

March 13, 2013
Fort Donelson Participates in Civil War Trust's Park Day For 2013
An opportunity to help preserve this special place for future generations.

March 01, 2013
Fort Donelson Announces March 2013 Activities
Highlighting one of the most remarkable first person accounts of the American Civil War.

February 28, 2013
Fort Donelson National Battlefield Tourism Creates a Significant Local Economic Benefit
National Parks are proud to play a vital role in the local economy.

January 23, 2013
Fort Donelson Announces February 2013 Programs
Commemorating the 151st Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson and the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Dover, Tennessee.

January 01, 2013
January 2013 Events and Programs at Fort Donelson
A variety of programs and opportunities for all ages.

November 20, 2012
Fort Donelson Offers Chance to Meet New Superintendent
A chance to meet Brian and his family.

November 20, 2012
Fort Donelson Says Farewell to Two Long Time Employees
The park wishes Debbie Wood and Jimmy Jobe well.

November 06, 2012
Fort Donelson Welcomes Brian McCutchen as the New Superintendent
The park welcomes Superintendent McCutchen and his family.

October 29, 2012
Fort Donelson Announces November 2012 Programs
Multiple opportunities for all...

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.

 

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.

Did You Know?

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On February 16, 1862, Confederate General Simon B. Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson to Ulysses Grant. Several years later, Buckner would serve as the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In 1885, he would serve as a pallbearer to his old friend Ulysses Grant.