Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2023 Exhibits, Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.
Some of the events in March at the Museum include Waiting Room: A Print Series by Belgin Yucelen, Elena Burykina: Brushed Expressions, The Poetry Around Us: Women Painting the Outdoors, The Odyssey of Burt High School Book Event, Storytime & Craft, Recycled Robots, Watercolor for Kids.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Surrender of Clarksville event on February 18th
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event on Saturday, February 18th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon-firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.”
”The surrender event is one of the biggest and oldest annual events at Fort Defiance,” said Roxanne Jenkins, Associate Historical Interpreter At Fort Defiance. “There will be something for everyone to enjoy. The movie “Crossroads of Change” provides the unique perspective of an eye witness account to this time in the city’s history.
Flintlock musket firing demonstration at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. (Mark Haynes, Clarksville Online)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold annual Spring Break Camp
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Spring Break Camp during the week of March 6th-10th. The camp is held at Burt Cobb, Kleeman, and Crow Recreation Centers. Participants may choose which location to attend.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Spring Break Camp is designed to offer school-age children an affordable opportunity to stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy a safe and friendly environment during the week of Spring Break. Campers will experience games, sports, arts and enrichment activities throughout the week.
Corey Tramel, Recreation Superintendent for Clarksville Parks and Recreation, said the camp is hosted with children and parents in mind.
“We know Spring Break can be a stressful time for working parents with younger children,” said Tramel. “By offering this affordable camp our mission is to keep our youth busy and give parents peace of mind.”
Cost of the camp is $50.00 for the week. More information can be found at ClarksvilleParksRec.com or by following this direct link to registration https://bit.ly/3HFhFYy
About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of indoor/outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities and entertainment events for people living in Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell. These free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness, and social engagement — resulting in a stronger, better community.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.
To learn more call 931.645.7476.
