Memorial Day Weekend at the Stones River National Cemetery
Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, TN, Saturday, May 26, 2018 More than 600 kids from organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Trail Life, American Heritage, etc. placed an American flag on more than 7,000 graves at the Stones River National Cemetery Saturday morning. What an incredible opportunity to…
Decoration Day at the Stones River National Battlefield
Linn White, City of Murfreesboro Stones River National Battlefield hosts the 3rd annual Decoration Day. Members of the community and visitors from all over came out to honor those who bravely fought for freedom. City TV reporter Michael Linn White was honored to share this story.
Friends Open House was a Success!
May 17, 2018, Stones River National Battlefield Visitor Center Thursday evening featured food, fun and fellowship as supporters of our local Battlefield gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the volunteers of the Friends of the Stones River National Battlefield.
Decoration Day, 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018, Stones River National Battlefield On May 1, 1865, newly freed African Americans, soldiers, and white citizens of Charleston, South Carolina gathered at the Washington Race Course & Jockey Club to decorate the graves of Union soldiers buried there and celebrate the end of a conflict that…
Sen. Alexander visits the Stones River National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield, March 27, 2018 From Sen. Lamar Alexander: “I enjoyed visiting Stones River National Battlefield. It’s important Congress works to address the maintenance backlog in our national parks so future generations can enjoy these historic sites. You can learn more about my bill to restore and rebuild…