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157th Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River - January 1, 2020
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.881989, -86.434891
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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.
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