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

    Fort Donelson

    National Battlefield Tennessee

Places To Go

 
TN Civil War 150th

Tennessee commemorates the 150th

Tennessee is a state rich with Civil War history. You can learn more about how Tennessee will be marking the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War here.

http://www.tnvacation.com/civil-war/

  • The Homeplace at LBL The Homeplace at LBL

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  • Paris Landing State Park Paris Landing State Park

    Paris Landing

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.