Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Civil War Medical Display Saturday
May 21, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a medical display Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
The exhibit will feature presentations by Mark Britton and include a collection of medical items used during the 19th century to include necessary tools for blood-letting, various surgical procedures and preparation of period medicinal products.
Fort Defiance plans to “March to the Past” this Summer
May 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Fort Defiance will host the “March to the Past” event on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, June 9th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 12th, 2013
May 12, 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:
- National Kids in Parks Day
- Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 18th
- Summer Pool Passes
- Civil War Summer Camp
- Zumba Returns to the Crow Center
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Civil War Medical Display
May 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a medical display Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
The exhibit will feature presentations by Mark Britton and include a collection of medical items used during the 19th century to include necessary tools for blood-letting, various surgical procedures and preparation of period medicinal products.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host first-ever Civil War Summer Camp
May 1, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is proud to host the City’s first Civil War Summer Camp for youth in the 5th and 6th grades.
The Civil War Summer Camp, instructed by Karel Biggs, focuses on the American Civil War. Students will learn more about the people, events, vocabulary, songs, food, drills, clothing and flags associated with the War.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Civil War Photography Exhibit
April 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a photography exhibit Saturday, April 27th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
The exhibit will include a collection of photographs dating between the 1840’s and 1860’s, with an emphasis on photography during the American Civil War.

Wagons and camera of Sam A. Cooley, U.S. photographer, Department of the South, Circa 1865. Wet plate glass negative.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Sevier Station Memorial Monument Dedication April 16th
April 9, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a dedication ceremony for the new Valentine Sevier Memorial monument at 1:00pm, Tuesday, April 16th at the Sevier Station Park.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Civil War Photography Exhibit
April 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a photography exhibit Saturday, April 27th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
The exhibit will include a collection of photographs dating between the 1840’s and 1860’s, with an emphasis on photography during the American Civil War.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 31st, 2013
March 31, 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:
- Toddler Splash April 3rd
- Church Youth League Coaches’ Meetings Scheduled
- Civil War Photography Exhibit
- Clarksville 50+ Olympics to kick off May 14th
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 151st Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
February 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend to commemorate the 151st anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Saturday, February 16th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, February 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.











