Stones River National Battlefield will offer eight presentations of Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery during 2008.

Hallowed Ground is a program dedicated to allowing visitors to appreciate the cost of war through the stories of soldiers, and their loved ones, who are buried in Stones River National Cemetery. A ranger will lead the group on a lantern lit walk through the cemetery and stop at several gravesites where volunteers portraying soldiers and civilians will share stories taken from the letters and diaries of the period.

The program last about an hour. Videotaping, flash photography, and flashlights are not permitted during the program.

Reservations are required and must be made by calling (615) 893-9501 starting at 9 AM on the Monday preceding the program date. Reservations will not be taken in the visitor center or by e-mail. There is a limit of four tickets per caller and reservations are not transferable to another program date.

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