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Join us for an opportunity to see demonstrations of Civil War weapons and equipment while learning more about the people affected by the Battle of Stones River. Check the Schedule of Events for program times and detailed program descriptions.

December 10, 2011: Remembering The Battle of the Cedars - Visitors will listen as a Union and Confederate soldier share their stories of the last Civil War battle near Murfreesboro, the Battle of the Cedars. Each program will include a musket firing demonstration.

December 26, 2011 to January 2, 2012: 149th Anniversary Programs - Join rangers and volunteers for a variety of walks, talks, tours and living history demonstrations that will tell the story of one of the most significant battles of the Civil War, the Battle of Stones River. The highlight of the programs will be a series of living history presentations and weapons demonstrations on January 1-2, 2011.

March 24-25, 2012: Murfreesboro's Civil War - This event commemorating part of Murfreesboro's 200 years of military history will feature infantry and artillery demonstrations and programs focusing on the Civil War stories of our town.

May 5-6, 2012: Playing the Civil War - Join soldiers and civilians for a weekend highlighting recreational activities during the Civil War. Visitors will get a chance to participate in a number of activities including cricket games.

June 2-3, 2012: Many Sides to a Story - Visitors will hear multiple viewpoints from soldiers and civilians as they describe the Battle of Stones River and other Civil War events in Murfreesboro. Some programs will include historic weapons demonstrations.

July 21-22, 2012: Remembering the Raid - Civil War 150^th programs in partnership with Oaklands Historic House Museum will feature Confederate, Union, and civilian perspectives of General Nathan Bedford Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid.

August 4-5, 2012: The Slaughter Pen - Watch infantry and artillery demonstrations as a ranger tells the story of one of the bloodiest and most pivotal phases of the Battle of Stones River.

September 1-2, 2012: Fighting for Home and Hearth - Visitors will get a chance to watch Confederate infantry and artillery demonstrations and hear the stories of local soldiers and their families.

October 13-14, 2012: The Signal Service - Learn how the Union army forged a communications network in middle Tennessee and gained a huge advantage over their enemy. Visitors are invited to try their hand at sending messages using flags and telegraphs.

December 26, 2012 to January 2, 2013: 150th Anniversary Programs - Join rangers and volunteers for a variety of walks, talks, tours and living history demonstrations that will tell the story of one of the most significant battles of the Civil War, the Battle of Stones River. The highlight of the programs will be a series of living history programs and weapons demonstrations on December 29-30, 2012 featuring 250-300 soldiers.