Clarksville Parks and Recreation to commemorate the 153rd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center February 21st
February 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am to 4:00pm, the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from Baxter’s Battery who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Artwalk to be held February 5th, 2015
February 2, 2015
February ArtWalk to benefit American Heart Association
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With February being American Heart Month, several businesses will be supporting the American Heart Association with donations or a percentage of sales going to the association. In addition, we encourage people to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 5th and wear red to promote awareness of heart disease in women.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 1st, 2015
February 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Indoor Aquatic Center to begin new water fitness program, Crow Community Center to host Tai Chi program and 153rd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Nashville Artist Guild Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War at the Customs House Museum
January 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is currently showcasing the art of the Nashville Artist Guild in its Kimbrough Gallery through February with the exhibit “Divided Loyalties.”
The show represents the artistic interpretations of the many different aspects of the War Between the States within a variety of media.
Divided Loyalties by Garry Hornbuckle
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 153rd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
January 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from Baxter’s Battery who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations.
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is January 21st, 2015
January 18, 2015
Our 130th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center.
This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public.
Topic: “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction.”
Dr. Minoa Uffelman holds a copy of the new book “The Diary of Nannie Haskins Williams: A Southern Woman’s Story of Rebellion and Reconstruction, 1863-1890.” (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 18th, 2015
January 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Spring Adult Leagues Meeting Scheduled, Book a Liberty Park Facility for Your Big Day, Register now for February Swim Lessons, Surrender of Clarksville event and Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 153rd Anniversary Commemoration of the Surrender of Clarksville.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to host Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area’s “Free at Last!” exhibit
January 5, 2015
Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area Expands Traveling Exhibition on Emancipation and Reconstruction in Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – As we begin the last year of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area has expanded its traveling exhibition about emancipation and Reconstruction.
“Free at Last!” tells the momentous story of the transition from slavery to freedom and the development of citizenship among formerly enslaved African Americans.
Overview and West TN Panels
APSU professors Antonio Thompson, Christos Frentzos complete work on two-volume study of American military history
January 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The discussion of American military history can be approached in a seemingly endless variety of ways. With so many tactical, political and societal viewpoints to be considered, even the most educated scholars or enthusiastic students can become lost in a sea of information.
But what if the focus was narrowed to the people, places and events at the core of these historic conflicts?
(L to R) Dr. Antonio Thompson and Dr. Christos Frentzos. (APSU Student Assistant Taylor Slifko)
Fort Defiance held annual Christmas in Occupied Clarksville celebration
December 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On December 15th, 2014 Fort Defiance Interpretive Center held their second annual Christmas in Occupied Clarksville. The allows visitors to the Civil War Fort to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians would have during the 1860s.
“The public reception to Christmas in Occupied Clarksville as been absolutely overwhelming,” said William Parker, the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. “We are very very very pleased at the turnout, we didn’t expect this many people but by golly we’re glad they came to celebrate the Christmas season with us here at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center.”
Phyllis Smith from the Friends of Fort defiance talks to the visitors to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center during Christmas in Occupied Clarksville
