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Fortress Rosecrans Encampment

Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Fortress Rosecrans

May 4-May 5, 2013

Stones River National Battlefield will present an encampment and living history programs at Fortress Rosecrans on May 4-5, 2013. These programs will help visitors understand the turbulent times of the Union occupation following the Battle of Stones River. 

During the winter and spring of 1863, the Union Army of...

Camp of Instruction

Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield

March 23-March 24, 2013

Most of the nearly four million soldiers who fought the Civil War had no military experience before they joined their army. Visitors of all ages can watch as park staff and volunteers train to fire muskets and cannons then spend some time learning the drill for themselves.

DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

10:00am - Load, Ready, Fire! -...

150th Anniversary Programs - "The Very Forest Seemed to Fall"

Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield

January 2, 2013

Artillery demonstrations and talks focusing on the last day of the Battle of Stones River. See and feel the power of Union artillery and experience the battle's bloody climax through the stories of the cannoneers.

Programs at 10 & 11 AM, 1, 2, 3 & 4 PM

150th Anniversary Programs - "The Very Forest Seemed to Fall"

Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield

January 2, 2013

See and feel the power of Union artillery and experience the battle's boody climax through the stories of the cannoneers.

Programs at 10 & 11 AM, 1, 2, 3 & 4 PM

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Stones River and the Emancipation Proclamation

Presented by Stones River National Battlefield at Stones River National Battlefield

January 1, 2013

 Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Stones River and the transformation of the Civil War into a conflict about freedom.

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. (30 minutes)

11 AM - Digging In- Walk around...