Murfreesboro residents participate in Public Lands Day at Stones River National Battlefield
Ethan Clark, The Murfreesboro Post, October, 1, 2017 Photo and story by Ethan Clark / Contributing Writer Scores of Murfreesboro residents gathered at the Stones River National Battlefield Saturday to participate in the nationwide Public Lands Day. Public Lands Day, which was founded more than twenty years ago, encourages members…
Hallowed Grounds Lantern Tour
Stones River National Cemetery, September 23, 2017 Ranger Jim Lewis led the hour-long walk by lantern light through Stones River National Cemetery. Living history enthusiasts portrayed soldiers and the families of soldiers involved at the second Battle of Murfreesboro, also known as the Battle of Stones River.
7th Tennessee (CSA) Cavalry Demonstration
Stones River National Battlefield, September 23, 2017 Saturday was a busy day at ‘the Battlefield’ highlighted by a demonstration by the volunteers of the 7th Tennessee (CSA) Cavalry living history enthusiasts. The 7th Cav demonstrated the speed and mobility of the mounted arms during the Battle of Stones River.
TrustPoint Hospital CEO saves Battle of Stones River artifacts from bulldozer
Rutherford County Archaeological Society, July 28, 2017 MURFREESBORO — TrustPoint Hospital broke ground on its new addition Tuesday but before the construction started, the hospital asked the Rutherford County Archaeology Society to scan the land for Civil War artifacts. Over two weekends in May, the local nonprofit worked with the…
On To Chattanooga: A Campaign of Contrasts
Stones River National Battlefield, July 15, 2017 Saturday, July 15, 2017, saw much activity at the Stones River National Battlefield with living history demonstrations including Civil War period music, artillery demonstrations, United State Sanitary Commission, etc. Thinks about it – the Confederate withdrawal after the Battle of Stones River (aka…