Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers Two Fall BCycle Tours
October 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s popular bike-sharing system, Clarksville BCycle, will host two fall bike tours that will provide riders a great way to discover Downtown.
Both tours will be led by William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center & Civil War Park. Each participant will be provided a BCycle and a safety vest. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle helmet.
Austin Peay History Students present new research at Fort Defiance event
June 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University History Club recently had the opportunity to present new research related to Fort Defiance at the historical site’s newest event, titled “Fresh Research, New Discoveries.”
A partnership between APSU’s History Club, Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and Fort Defiance, and funded through a Student Academic Success Initiative grant from APSU faculty senate, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” saw Austin Peay students John Schuler and Jenny Brown explore the histories of African American men and women during the Civil War.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camps
May 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer with a full schedule of camps and programs for all ages.
Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Indian Artifact Display
April 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will host an Indian artifact display from 10:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, April 8th at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
Bring those items lurking in your closet or collecting dust on your display shelves to have them identified.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
March 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Springtime is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out during Spring Break.
The Kleeman Community Center, Crow Community Center and Burt-Cobb Community Center will be open daily during normal operating hours.
Women’s History Month Celebration at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center
March 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host its first event with a specific focus on women’s history from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, March 11th to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Stories will be shared about the women who lived on the site throughout its history.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 155th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
February 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history event to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, February 25th, 2017.
Visitors can see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from Porter’s Battery who will provide living history and canon firing demonstrations.
Learn about Civil War Soldiers at Fort Defiance Saturday presentation
January 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host historical interpreter William Parker’s presentation of “A Soldier’s Burden” at 1:00pm Saturday, January 21st as part of a new educational programming series, Life in the 1800’s.
Christmas in Occupied Clarksville
December 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites you to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center on Sunday, December 11th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians did in the 1860s.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 16th, 2016
October 16, 2016
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: Fort Defiance Haunting, Youth Basketball League, Fright on Franklin and Zombie 5k Chase Race.