Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 13th, 2013
January 13, 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:
- New Program Seeks Mentors
- *NEW* Cumberland Arts Experience
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host event just for toddlers
- Surrender of Clarksville
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hiring Part Time Associate Historical Interpreter
December 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time Associate Historical Interpreter position.
The Associate Historical Interpreter will assist the Historical Interpreter with leading tours at Fort Defiance and in the daily operation of the Interpretive Center and park site. [Read more]
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center now offering Group Tours
November 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Field trips and group tours are available at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center and Civil War Park. Depending on your preference and the size of your group, tours last approximately 2 hours and can include lunch on the grounds.
For more information contact Fort Defiance at 931.472.3351.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Friends of Fort Defiance Civil War Ball to be held January 12th, 2013
November 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance would like to invite you to a Civil War Ball in support of the Fort Defiance Interpretive and Visitors Center, a beautiful facility located on the site of Fort Defiance’s earth works in Clarksville.
It was opened in April of 2011. If you have not had the opportunity to visit there as yet, we encourage you to do so. It is truly an impressive facility.
The Grand March
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host a living history weekend
August 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend in remembrance of the Confederate recapture of Clarksville as well as the Battle of Riggins Hill, Saturday, September 15th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, September 16th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 8th, 2012
May 8, 2012
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:
- Spring/Summer Recreation Guides
- Hershey’s Track and Field
- Spend an afternoon with Abraham Lincoln
- Jammin’ in the Alley
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Sleep Under the Stars
- Pools Open May 26th
Clarksville awarded grants to help fund Smith-Trahern Mansion restoration plan
April 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Historical Commission awarded the City of Clarksville a Historic Preservation Fund grant of $20,000 to prepare a plan for the restoration of the Smith-Trahern Mansion.
These funds represent sixty-percent of the project budget. In order to complete the project, a forty-percent match from local funds is required. Fundraising efforts by the City will continue, with some help already.
Smith-Trahern Mansion
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 15th, 2012
April 15, 2012
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:
- Head Start Registration
- Visitors to Parks & Recreation
- Education Fair
- Story Tellers
- Lifeguarding Classes
- Doggiepalooza 2012
- Re-Certification/Crossover Course
- Movies in the Park
- Book Signing
Clarksville Parks and Recreation will observe Holiday Closures
December 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department would like to remind everyone that many facilities will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Parks & Recreation Main Office will be closed Monday, December 26th as well as Tuesday, December 27th and Monday, January 2nd, 2012. [Read more]
Parks and Rec Report for December 4th
December 5, 2011
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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland
- Adult Volleyball League Seeks Players
- Pictures with Santa
- Silver Social- December 17th
- Try Scuba Class
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Aqua Zumba
- Story Tellers
