The Women of Stones River
Stones River National Battlefield, March 20, 2019 Today we recognize the lady running the show, Superintendent Brenda Pennington. Prior to her arrival at Stones River in 2016, Brenda worked at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Washington D.C., and was previously Superintendent at William Howard Taft National Historic Site. When asked about…
Junior Rangers protecting the Battlefield
January 30, 2019 These two Junior Park Rangers are putting their oath to “protect the park” very seriously. With the Government shut down, the Park Rangers aren’t at the National Parks, which has meant trash has been piling up across the country’s National Parks. These two Jr Rangers grabbed some…
2018 Wreaths Across America
Stones River National Cemetery, December 15, 2018 At noon on Saturday (12/15/2018), there was a Wreaths Across America Ceremony ceremony at Stones River National Battlefield. It Remembered the Fallen, Honored Those Serving and Taught The Next Generation respect and honor for our veterans. A record turnout of approximately 800 persons…
2018 Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Entry
The Murfreesboro Christmas Parade Sunday, December 9, was a success! The cold weather may have dampened the floats, but certainly not the town’s spirits as there was a great turn out! The float matched the preliminary sketch with a wounded Union soldier reading a Christmas Story to his wife, daughter…
Prescribed Burn at Stones River National Battlefield
Approximately 310 acres of fields and forested areas experienced a prescribed burn to manage invasive exotic plants and promote the growth of native species December 6-7, 2018. The areas burned were located at Fortress Rosecrans, Redoubt Brannan and the forested areas within the Nashville Pike Unit.