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Nine Tennessee sites added to the National Register of Historic Places

September 19, 2009 | Print This Post

 

TDEC environmentandconservationNashville – The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced nine Tennessee sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It is part of a nationwide program that coordinates and supports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources. The Tennessee Historical Commission administers the program in Tennessee.

“From the site of an encampment for soldiers going to fight at the Revolutionary Battle of Kings Mountain, to a high school built during the Great Depression, these listings highlight some of the diverse places that tell the story of Tennessee’s unique history,” said Patrick McIntyre, executive director of the Tennessee Historical Commission. “Our office is proud of its role in ensuring recognition of these time-honored places that help give Tennesseans a sense of pride in their communities.”

Sites recently added to the National Register of Historic Places include: «Read the rest of this article»

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Donelson National Cemetery

May 22, 2009 | Print This Post

 
The Women Veterans of America, Chapter #20 at Fort Donelson National Cemetary in 2008

The Women Veterans of America, Chapter #20 at Fort Donelson National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 2008

The Women Veterans of America, Chapter #20, and the Women Veterans Network of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, are honored to host the 2009 Fort Donelson National Battlefield and National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

On behalf of the National Park Service and Fort Donelson, all citizens are cordially invited to attend the ceremony, which will be held on Monday, May 25th at 1:00 pm. «Read the rest of this article»

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