Flames and smoke emerge from the muzzles of cannons.

164th Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River - Living History Event

Stones River National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Dec 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free
The sights and sounds of combat will echo across the battlefield as living historians present musket and cannon firing demonstrations. In between the firings, rangers will explore the Battle of Stones River using accounts from soldiers in several units who fought here 163 years ago.

DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

All programs will feature both cannon and musket firing demonstrations.

11 AM - Rising Tide

1 PM - The Slaughter Pen

2 PM - Hell's Half Acre

3 PM - Holding the Lifeline

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 35.880538, -86.434795

Schedule

Date:

Dec 26, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Supervisory Park Ranger
615-893-9501
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Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: american civil war, civil war living history, living history, historic weapons demonstrations