Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host first-ever Civil War Summer Camp
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is proud to host the City’s first Civil War Summer Camp for youth in the 5th and 6th grades.
The Civil War Summer Camp, instructed by Karel Biggs, focuses on the American Civil War. Students will learn more about the people, events, vocabulary, songs, food, drills, clothing and flags associated with the War.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 14th, 2013
April 14, 2013
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:
- Queen City Road Race Early Bird Deadline This Week
- Civil War Photography Exhibit
- International Line Dancing
- Hershey Track & Field
- Dream Chasers
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center gets new Cannon
April 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
The siege carriage for the previously unmounted 24-pound cannon has arrived and the complete cannon is now on display and open to public viewing.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 27th, 2013
January 27, 2013
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:
- Nominate a Coach TODAY!
- Youth Recreation Leagues – Baseball, Blastball®, Softball and T-ball
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers
- Surrender of Clarksville
Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department to hold Public Involvement Workshop January 24th
January 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department will hold a Public Involvement Workshop, Thursday, January 24th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Main office for residents to learn more about two potential projects identified in the 1999 Greenways Master Plan, which will complete a major section of the city’s riverside pedestrian trail development initiative. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 30th, 2012
December 30, 2012
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:
- New Tai Chi Program
- Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter needed
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
- New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Center
- Calling all Chocolate Lovers
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 23rd, 2012
December 23, 2012
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:
- New Tai Chi Program
- Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter needed
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
- New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Center
Living History Weekend at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center
September 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend in remembrance of the Confederate recapture of Clarksville as well as the battle of Riggins Hill, Saturday, September 15th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, September 16th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Fort Defiance Video “Crossroads of Change” Earns Award for Editing Excellence
September 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The locally produced video “Crossroads of Change: Clarksville Tennessee 1861-1865” has won its third award, an Aurora Gold Award for outstanding video editing. The Aurora Awards are an independent and international film and video competition. Eligible projects include commercials, cable programs, documentaries, industrial, instructional, and corporate videos.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 2nd, 2012
September 2, 2012
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:
- Youth Basketball League
- Living History Weekend
- Art on the Park Contest
- Coaches Training
- RiverFest looking for Volunteers