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

    Fort Donelson

    National Battlefield Tennessee

Schedule Of Events

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Here is our May, 2013, schedule of events.


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  • "American Eagle" film showing at Fort Donelson

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Special showing of this episode of the PBS "Nature" series, shown under license. More

    Time:
    3:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center
    Fees:
    None

  • Storytelling: "The Legend of Old Abe"

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Storytelling for our youngest visitors and their families, as part of the Town of Dover's "Eagel Fest". More

    Time:
    1:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson Visitor Center
    Fees:
    None

  • May, 2013, Book Club (Murray, KY): "Mary Chesnut's Civil War"

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    May 19, 2013, 3PM, Calloway County Public Library, Main Street, Murray, Kentucky More

    Time:
    3:00 PM
    Location:
    See description
    Fees:
    None

  • "American Eagle" film showing at Fort Donelson

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Special showing of this episode of the PBS "Nature" series, shown under license. More

    Time:
    3:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center
    Fees:
    None

  • May, 2013, Book Club (Dover, TN): "On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery."

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Discussion about the creation of this National Cemetery, and the creation of the National Cemetery system, which is represented at Fort Donelson National Cemetery. More

    Time:
    6:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center
    Fees:
    None

  • The Annual Luminary Tribute at Fort Donelson National Battlefield

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    In tribute to those who have their final resting place at Fort Donelson National Cemetery, a candle will be lit in their honor. A special Memorial Day themed concert will be offered by the Cumberland Winds. More

    Time:
    7:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Tennessee
    Fees:
    None

  • Junior Geologist Program

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Come to Fort Donelson and learn a little geology! Find out how to identify different types of rocks. stone artifacts. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 1:00 AM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center
    Fees:
    None

  • Annual Memorial Day Program

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    A special opportunity for the community to remember our Veterans, past and present. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Location:
    Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Tennessee
    Fees:
    None
 
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All are welcome to be part of a new exciting opportunity in Dover...the Fort Donelson Civil War Roundtable. Each month a guest speaker will explore fascinating topics and personalities. You can learn more here.

 

Click here to watch and listen to a brief explanation as to why battlefield re-enactments are not permitted on National Park Service lands.

 
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The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable features terrific speakers and discussions and meets monthly in Clarksville, Tennessee. You can learn more here.

Did You Know?

Gunboat

Andrew Foote, commander of the Navy flotilla at Fort Donelson, insisted on total abstinence for the crews, mandatory religious services and observance of the Sabbath, and he himself rarely swore. It was said that he could preach, fight, or pray with equal facility. More...