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Special Event
Event
Protecting the Tennessee
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.500788, -88.055366
654 Fort Heiman Road, New Concord, KY 42076
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Join guest speaker and retired Murray State History Professor Dr. William Mulligan, and Fort Donelson Park Rangers for a short hike to Confederate Fort Heiman. There, while looking across the Tennessee River to view the location of Fort Henry, Dr. Mulligan will share the story behind the February 6, 1862 battle for the forts.
Note: The program involves an approximately on-half mile hike over rough surfaces and involves climbing a steep incline. Please dress appropriately for the weather, wearing suitable footwear, and consider bringing water and a snack.
Reservation or Registration: No
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