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 Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
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 Report for April 21st, 2013
April 21, 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:
- Warrior Week Picnic
- Civil War Photography Exhibit
- Cumberland Arts Experience
- 50 Plus Olympics
- Summer Pool Passes
- Front Entrance Renovations
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 14th, 2013
April 14, 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:
- Queen City Road Race Early Bird Deadline This Week
- Civil War Photography Exhibit
- International Line Dancing
- Hershey Track & Field
- Dream Chasers
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.
Sevier Station
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.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
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.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 27th, 2013
January 27, 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:
- Nominate a Coach TODAY!
- Youth Recreation Leagues – Baseball, Blastball®, Softball and T-ball
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers
- Surrender of Clarksville
151st Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville to be commemorated at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center February 16th and 17th
January 14, 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.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from the 50th Tennessee Reenactment Group who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
