Holiday 1860's at the Dover Hotel

Christmas on the Cumberland (1860s)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Dec 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Come visit the Dover Hotel, the 1862 surrender site, and see how Americans in the 1860s may have decorated their homes and about the Christmas traditions of days gone by.  Learn how these traditions likely changed during the Civil War. Make your very own ornament to decorate the tree.  Materials provided.  Reservations recommended.  Please contact the Ranger staff at 931-232-5706 x 101.

 

 

 

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Dover Hotel (Tour Stop #10), 101 Petty Street, Dover, TN 37058

Latitude and Longitude 36.488790, -87.836750

Schedule

Date:

Dec 14, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Contact Information

Susan Hawkins
931-232-5706 X 116
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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Other
  • Volunteer Event
Tags: 19th century christmas