“Fresh Research, New Discoveries” continues at Fort Defiance
May 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Learn more about Clarksville’s Fort Defiance as members of the Austin Peay State University History Club present new research related to the historical site at the fort’s newest event, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” on Saturday, May 27th, 2017.
Presentations will take place from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
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.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance Gear up for Annual Living History Event
April 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Fort Defiance will host this year’s March to the Past living history event from 10:00am to 3:00pm: Saturday, May 6th at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street.
There will be live musket firing demonstrations at the annual March into the Past event.
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.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
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, Clarksville TN.
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.
155th Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville event to be held at Fort Defiance, February 25th.
Learn about Period Toy Making at Fort Defiance Civil War Park, Saturday
February 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 18th Phyllis Smith presents “Period Toy Making” as part of a new educational programming series, Life in the 1800’s at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center. The presentation will start at 1:00pm.
This new series is sponsored by The Friends of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
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.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
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.
Fright on Franklin
Clarksville’s Fort Defiance offers Haunting Experience for the Public
October 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to four haunting tales of woe and terror based upon historical events. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think!
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
