Fort Defiance Interpretive Center adds second session to its popular Civil War Summer Camp
May 6, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, is proud to host the City’s Civil War Summer Camp for youth in the 5th and 6th grades. The Camp was so popular in its first year that a second one-week session has been added to allow for more kids to participate!
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 20th, 2014
April 20, 2014
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: 50 Plus Olympics Early Bird Deadline April 25th, Volunteers needed for Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, Yoga in the Park, and Civil War Medical Display.
Civil War Artifacts to be displayed at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Interpretive Center Saturday
April 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will display artifacts from the American Civil War, such as weapons, accoutrements, and personal items from the average soldier Saturday, April 12th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center is located at 120 Duncan Street.
In addition to the artifact display, John Walsh will be on hand to answer any questions.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Civil War Artifacts to be on Display at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center
April 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Artifacts from the American Civil War, such as weapons, accoutrements, and personal items from the average soldier will be on display at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, April 12th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
In addition to the artifact display, John Walsh will be on hand to answer any questions.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 9th, 2014
February 9, 2014
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: 152nd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Applications for Summer Pool Staff being accepted, and site added to the Teen Mentoring Program, Dream Chasers.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to commemorate the 152nd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville
February 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a living history weekend to commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville, Saturday, February 15th from 10:00am 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.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 15th, 2013
December 15, 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: Christmas in Occupied Clarksville, Swim with Santa, Santa’s Elves to Visit Crow Community Center, Christmas on the Cumberland and Free Activities, 2014 Queen City Road Race Art Contest and Indoor Soccer for Youth.
Swim with Santa at the Indoor Aquatic Center today from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Christmas in Occupied Clarksville December 15th
December 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Come to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians did in the 1860s.
Visitors to the event will be able to step back in time and see period decorations, visit with a nineteenth century Santa, and enjoy eggnog, cakes and caroling.
Christmas in Occupied Clarksville at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center December 15th
November 22, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Come to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians did in the 1860s.
Visitors to the event will be able to step back in time and see period decorations, visit with a nineteenth century Santa, and enjoy eggnog, cakes and caroling.
Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Photography Exhibit in November
October 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Photographs featuring Clarksville from the 1950’s will be on display at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, November 4th-30th, 2013.
The public is invited to come see the exhibit and help identify landmarks and people depicted in these historic photographs. [Read more]
