Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center holds Indian Artifact Show

Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center hosted an event this weekend that focused on Native American artifacts, bringing in experts on the subject, and inviting locals to come in with their own items, and questions on the subject.

William Parker is the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. “We are known as a Civil War site, but we tend to forget the war only lasted four years,” Parker said. “So we’re tapping into the history of this site way before the war, when this hill was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host “Sevier Days” at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center Saturday, September 28th

Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 28th, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm, the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will present “Sevier Days,” an 18th century, pre-Civil War event.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 22nd, 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: Walk with Me Tennessee, Blueway Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, Sevier Days, and Money Management Fair. [Read more]

Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Fort Defiance to host pre-Civil War event

Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is excited to present “Sevier Days,” an 18th century, pre-Civil War event, Saturday, September 28th, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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