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.
Friends of the Stones River National Battlefield recognizes TrustPoint Hospital
TrustPoint Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN, November 20, 2018 Today, (November 20, 2018) the Board of Directors of the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield and President Ed Arning recognize TrustPoint Hospital and CEO Beth Goodner for their partnership with the friends group. President Arning presented CEO Goodner two special framed pictures.…