Fort Defiance announces upcoming events
June 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A community favorite historic site, Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street, offers a variety of events.
Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
Austin Peay History Students present new research at Fort Defiance event
June 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Members of the Austin Peay State University History Club recently had the opportunity to present new research related to Fort Defiance at the historical site’s newest event, titled “Fresh Research, New Discoveries.”
A partnership between APSU’s History Club, Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and Fort Defiance, and funded through a Student Academic Success Initiative grant from APSU faculty senate, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” saw Austin Peay students John Schuler and Jenny Brown explore the histories of African American men and women during the Civil War.
APSU History Club presented new research about Fort Defiance at “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” event. (Austin Peay State University)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camps
May 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer with a full schedule of camps and programs for all ages.
Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.
“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.
Spring Break fun with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
March 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Springtime is near and Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of fun activities for you to enjoy while school is out during Spring Break.
The Kleeman Community Center, Crow Community Center and Burt-Cobb Community Center will be open daily during normal operating hours.
Burt-Cobb Community Center
Fort Defiance to host two events this Saturday
March 13, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center for a living history demonstration by the 3rd Kentucky Infantry.
Soldiers will be dressed in Civil War period uniforms and accouterments, there will be a camp, and musket firing demonstrations will take place.
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.
