• 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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  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Friday, June 7, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • Tide Pool Ecology Junior Ranger Program

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Come to Fort Donelson and learn a little about tide pool ecology! Find out how important salt water tide pools are and some of the neat creatures that live in them. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Saturday, June 8, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Sunday, June 9, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Monday, June 10, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Friday, June 14, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • "Pickin' Party: The Homeplace's Old-Time Music Festival" (Held at Land Between the Lakes/ The Homeplace)

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    An opportunity to experience the roots of traditional country music. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Saturday, June 15, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • "Pickin' Party: The Homeplace's Old-Time Music Festival" (Held at Land Between the Lakes/ The Homeplace)

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    An opportunity to experience the roots of traditional country music. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Sunday, June 16, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Monday, June 17, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Thursday, June 20, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • The Civil War Singers at Fort Donelson National Battlefield

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Spend the eveing in beautiful surroundings immersed in beautiful song. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Saturday, June 22, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • Fort Donelson Book Club (Murray) June Meeting: "The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    We examine one of the best histories of the American Civil War, and remember one of America's greatest writers. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Sunday, June 23, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Monday, June 24, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Wednesday, June 26, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • June, 2013, Fort Donelson Book Club (Dover Group) "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    One of the definitive novels based on one of the pivotal events of the Civil War. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Friday, June 28, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Saturday, June 29, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Sunday, June 30, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

  • Fort Donelson Visitor Center Museum Room Closed for Renovations

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    Park's visitor center museum being prepared for installation of new exhibits. More

  • "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    A special traveling exhibit, on loan from the National Institutes of Health, communicates some of the horrible realities of the American Civil War. Exhibit open and available during the County visitor center's normal operating hours. More

  • Battle Chats at Fort Donelson

    Monday, July 1, 2013

    An opportunity to meet and spend time with a Park Ranger at a special location around the park. More

 
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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?

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At the time of the 1862 battle, a six-gun Tennessee battery was located where the visitor center is located today. Porter's Battery saw extensive action during the battle, and had many killed, wounded, and taken prisoner. Captain Thomas Porter was seriously wounded during the battle.