Painting of Union and Confederate soldiers fighting along a river.

157th Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River - January 1, 2020

Stones River National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Jan 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

10 AM - The Eye of the Storm - Learn about the quiet but critical events of New Year's Day that shaped the outcome of the Battle of Stones River. (30 minutes)

11 AM - Forever Free - The Battle of Stones River provided a victory to support the Emancipation Proclamation. Join a discussion of that document and how it shaped the outcome and aftermath of our Civil War. (30 minutes)

1 PM - William Holland's Story - Hear the story of William Holland's transformation from slave to property owner that helps us understand the connection between the Civil War, the Battle of Stones River and our nation's ongoing work to define the meaning of freedom and civil rights.

2 PM - Rising From the Ashes - Take a walk through the heart of the battlefield and learn about the Freedmen's Community known as Cemetery that emerged here as a result of the "new birth of freedom" that grew out of the Civil War.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Visitor Center and Other Locations

Latitude and Longitude 35.881989, -86.434891

Schedule

Date:

Jan 1, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Jim Lewis
6158939501
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: civil war, freedmen, slavery, emancipation proclamation