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Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield is a 650-acre national park and cemetery dedicated to preserving the memory of those who fought and died in this crucial Civil War battle. Living history demonstrations are presented on the weekends during the summer months with a special encampment featured in July. The visitor center offers a museum and orientation program.

Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm, Closed Christmas Day

Directions: From I-24, exit 76, travel toward Murfreesboro until the first stoplight, which is Thompson Lane. Turn left on Thompson Lane. Follow the brown signs to the battlefield. The visitor center will be on your left, just past the National Cemetery.

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  Stones River National Battlefield

  3501 Old Nashville Highway
  Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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• NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

• Current Events

  07/05/08- 07/26/08	Rising From the Ashes: The Cemetary Community
  07/05/08- 07/27/08	Ranger's Choice
  07/04/08- 07/25/08	The Line That Wouldn't Break
  07/03/08- 07/31/08	Hell's Half Acre
  07/01/08- 07/31/08	A Soldier's Story
  07/01/08- 07/31/08	We Fought at Stones River
  07/01/08- 07/29/08	A Vast Storehouse
  07/01/08- 07/31/08	A Ride Through History: A Caravan Tour of Stones River National Battlefield

• Upcoming Events

  07/06/08- 07/27/08	Remembering Stones River
  07/07/08- 07/28/08	The Slaughter Pen
  07/19/08- 07/20/08	Artillery Battery Programs
  07/19/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  08/01/08- 08/24/08	A Soldier's Story
  08/01/08- 08/22/08	The Line That Wouldn't Break
  08/01/08- 08/24/08	A Ride Through History: A Caravan Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
  08/01/08- 08/25/08	We Fought at Stones River
  08/02/08- 08/23/08	Ranger's Choice
  08/02/08- 08/23/08	Rising From the Ashes: The Cemetary Community
  08/02/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  08/03/08- 08/24/08	Remembering Stones River
  08/04/08- 08/18/08	The Slaughter Pen
  08/05/08- 08/19/08	A Vast Storehouse
  08/07/08- 08/21/08	Hell's Half Acre
  08/16/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  08/30/08- 08/31/08	Fighting at Home and Hearth
  08/30/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  09/27/08	National Public Lands Day Volunteer Project
  10/11/08- 10/12/08	The Western Independent Grays
  10/18/08- 10/19/08	Living Under the Guns: An Encampment at Fortress Rosencrans
  12/26/08- 01/02/09	146th Anniversary Programs

• Past Events

  07/05/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  06/21/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  06/15/08- 06/29/08	Remembering Stones River
  06/15/08- 06/29/08	Ranger's Choice
  06/14/08- 06/28/08	Rising From the Ashes: The Cemetary Community
  06/13/08- 06/27/08	The Line That Wouldn't Break
  06/12/08- 06/26/08	Hell's Half Acre
  06/10/08- 06/24/08	A Vast Storehouse
  06/09/08- 06/30/08	The Slaughter Pen
  06/09/08- 06/30/08	A Soldier's Story
  06/09/08- 06/30/08	We Fought at Stones River
  06/09/08- 06/30/08	A Ride Through History: A Caravan Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
  06/07/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  06/07/08- 06/08/08	Waters' Battery
  05/27/08	Decoration Day at Stones River National Cemetery
  05/24/08	Reminiscing in Blue and Gray Tours
  05/24/08	Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery
  05/24/08	Decoration Day at Stones River National Cemetery
  05/17/08	It Could Not Be Well Avoided
  05/03/08- 05/25/08	A Ride Through History: A Caravan Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
  05/03/08- 05/04/08	The Ohio Valley Civil War Association
  05/03/08- 05/04/08	Ranger's Choice
  05/02/08- 06/06/08	A Soldier's Story
  05/01/08- 06/05/08	We Fought at Stones River
  04/26/08- 04/27/08	Junior Ranger Day
  04/26/08	Battle of the Bands
  04/20/08- 04/25/08	National Park Week Programs
  04/19/08	Park Day Volunteer Project
  04/12/08- 04/13/08	Citizens to Soldiers: The Camp Of Instruction
  10/27/07	Living Under the Guns: An Encampment at Fortress Rosecrans