BLF Marketing Recognized in International Creative Competition
June 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – BLF Marketing was honored with a bronze award in the 2012 Summit Creative Award® competition for its video developed for Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. The locally-produced “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” was recognized from 4,700 entries received from 22 countries.
The award winning video “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” airs daily at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance to host “March to the Past” Saturday
June 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Fort Defiance will host the “March to the Past” event this Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
This event will feature living history demonstrations such as infantry drills, Civil War medicine and clothing, rolling rifle cartridges and games for children.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 17th, 2012
June 17, 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:
- Kip Moore to Headline Riverfest 2012
- March to the Past
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
- *NEW* Youth Kickball
- Fall Adult Softball Meeting Scheduled
- Movies in the Park
- Adaptive Swim Lessons
“March to the Past” to be held June 23rd by Friends of Fort Defiance
June 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance, including Porter’s Battery and Baxter’s Battery, will hold their “March to the Past” fundraising event at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center on June 23rd from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Activities will include living history demonstrations such as quilting, Civil War medicine and clothing, rolling rifle cartridges, games for children, and firing demonstrations.
The Friends will be selling hot dogs and baked goods to support Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to have Abraham Lincoln over
April 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – A meet and greet with an Abraham Lincoln impersonator is planned for 2:00pm Saturday, May 12th, 2012, at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
The event will feature Mr. Whit McMahan as President Abraham Lincoln, and will include a brief speech. Visitors to the event are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.
For a more information, please visit www.fortdefianceclarksville.com or call 931.472.3351.
Booking Signing today at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center with Author Tom McKenney
April 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its second book signing event Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with author Tom McKenney.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Upcoming Clarksville Civil War Events Free and Open to the Public
April 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Author Tom McKenney will discuss and be available to sign his book, Jack Hinson’s One Man War at Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center on Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Contact Fort Defiance at 931.472.3351 or www.fortdefianceclarksville.com.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center to hold book signing by author Tom McKenny on April 17th.
Clarksville’s Civil War Story Video Wins Award from Tennessee Association of Museums
April 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865,” a locally-produced video providing a perspective of the impact of the Civil War upon Clarksville and its inhabitants during the years 1861 to 1865, was honored with a 2012 Certificate of Commendation from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) at its annual convention held recently in Memphis Tennessee.
Actor Keith McCoy portrays a member of the US Colored Troops in this scene from “Crossroads of Change, Clarksville, Tennessee 1861-1865.” The video was researched, written and filmed in Montgomery County and is based on local journals and diaries of the Civil War era.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host book signing with Author Tom McKenney
March 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its second book signing event Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Book Signing Event
February 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its first-ever book signing Saturday, February 18th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Carolyn Stier Ferrell will be available to sign copies of her most recent book, “Occupied: The Story of Clarksville, Tennessee During the Civil War.”
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
