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Special Event
Event
Following the Breakout: Auto Caravan Tour of the Confederate Breakout Attempt
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.485763, -87.830790
Tour begins at the Stewart County Public Library, 102 Natcor Drive, Dover TN 37058
Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Volunteer Event
Description
Join Greg Biggs, Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant a.k.a Dr. Curt Fields, and Park Rangers as we travel along an almost two-mile course of the Confederate charge and the breakout attempt of February 15, 1862.
What occurred during this infamous attack? What resulted from the events of the Campaign for Forts Henry and Donelson? Be part of a discussion whether the “breakout” was a lost opportunity for the Confederates or one of the great “blunders” of military leadership during the Civil War?
Participants should be ready to follow the caravan using their own personal vehicles. Please meet in the parking lot at the Stewart County Public Library in Dover. Bring snacks and water for your enjoyment.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Limited participation so please reserve a spot by telephoning the staff at 931-232-5706 x 0
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