Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center holds ‘March to the Past’ Event
May 14, 2024
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center hosted its annual “March to the Past” event. Visitors had the opportunity to step back in time and experience life during the Civil War era.
The weather was ideal, with a gentle breeze in the air.
“We couldn’t have hoped for better weather, especially considering the rain we’ve experienced in the past few days. Today was truly a blessing—a fantastic day,” William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance, said.
Porter’s Battery firing a six pound cannon at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center’s annual ‘March to the Past’ Event. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
March to the Past was held Saturday at Fort Defiance Civil War Park
May 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosted March to the Past at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
“We are doing our annual March to the Past today. This is a Friends of Fort Defiance event. We help hold it once a year. This event is actually older than the building. The building has been here 11 years but they have been doing March to the Past for over 15 years. So we kinda of inherited this event when we started up here,” stated William Parker, the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance.
George Wallace telling visitors about some of the equipment a soldier might have carried during the Civil War. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Fort Defiance Civil War Park offers chance to Explore History
October 4, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of upcoming family-friendly events.
Festivities are diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
New! History Alive — 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 5th: Enjoy an evening of history, music, and 19th-century fare at this fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2019 September-December Activity Guide now available
September 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The 2019 September-December Clarksville Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available, offering details about more than 100 programs and events, a detailed map showing all 48 of the department’s parks, trails and facilities, and information about rentals for private functions.
The guide also offers information about more than 20 new events and programs from September to December in the City’s parks, recreation centers and pools and includes information about current and upcoming park projects and improvements.
Friends of Fort Defiance to hold “March To The Past” on Saturday, May 4th
April 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 4th, 2019, the Friends of Fort Defiance will host their annual March To The Past living history event at Fort Defiance in Clarksville from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Live cannon demonstrations, 19th-century music performed by a Cumberland Winds ensemble, period reenactors, and numerous displays and presenters will all be part of this big event.
Numerous exhibits on civilian and military life in the 19th century, artillery demonstrations and more at Clarksville’s historic Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center May 2018 events
April 28, 2018
Presentations offer free look into Clarksville’s history
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
‘Life in the 1800s’ continues at Fort Defiance
August 12, 2017
Friends of Fort Defiance will host free presentation
Clarksville, TN – Dennis Pulley will present a session about “Leather Tanning” at 1:00pm Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park as part of an educational series, Life in the 1800s.
Visitors will be able to view and learn about leather tanning techniques from the 19th century, including information about types of leather and tools used during the tanning process.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Musical Performance set for June 24th at Fort Defiance
June 21, 2017
19th Century Music will be Performed by Marlin Rood Band at Clarksville’s Historic Fort Defiance.
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance will host a free outdoor musical performance by the Marlin Rood Band at Fort Defiance in Clarksville on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Popular 19th century music will be performed on authentic period instruments.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center is located at 120 Duncan Street in Clarksville.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Fort Defiance announces upcoming events
June 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Civil War medical instruments, medicines on display Saturday at Fort Defiance
May 16, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Mark Britton will present a “Civil War Medical Display” at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 20th at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
The presentation is part of a new educational series, Life in the 1800’s, sponsored by The Friends of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
