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Topic: Civil WarIn honor of women’s history month let me share with you the story an intriguing woman in Clarksville’s history, Lulu Epperson.
At the same time that we marked that anniversary, we were once again facing the effects of racial oppression from our past that continues to reach into our present. What do these two topics have to do with Lulu Epperson? Quite a bit, actually. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Halloween Event at Fort Defiance
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while listening to local ghost stories. “Clarksville and the surrounding areas have a rich history of Native Americans, the Civil War, and more,” said William Parker, the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Austin Peay State University recognizes Outstanding Professors with 2020 Faculty Awards
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APSU faculty edits Diary that provides glimpse of Clarksville during Civil War
“Clarksville is almost depopulated,” the ledger recorded. “All the escaped soldiers have been ordered to the main army via Clarksville before the Yankees get in. I ripped the stripes off a young man’s coat over at Uncle W’m’s this evening that he might not be detected on his journey. Once I enjoyed sewing them, but now I take them off as willingly.” ![]() Austin Peay State University professor of history Dr. Minoa Uffelman holds the Diary of Serepta Jordan. (APSU) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
President Donald Trump remarks at 2020 Salute to America
On this wonderful day, we celebrate our history, our heroes, our heritage, our great American flag, and our freedom. Happy Fourth of July to everyone. (Applause.) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Lamar Alexander: Making the case for preserving Andrew Jackson statue
Congress should have a serious debate and consider amendments on these important issues, and it is a shame that Senate Democrats won’t allow the Senate to even begin to consider this legislation. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Lamar Alexander says to Tear Down Andrew Jackson’s Statue would be a Terrible Misunderstanding of Our Nation’s History
“Presidential historians almost without exception put Andrew Jackson in the top ten of America’s presidents. They see him as a sophisticated, often subtle political actor who without his devotion to the union, against his own local political interests, the union might well have fallen apart in 1832 or 1833,” said Senator Alexander. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Austin Peay State University diversity officer: Juneteenth celebrates progress, highlights delay of freedom, justice for black people
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Surrender of Clarksville event to be held at Fort Defiance
The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Uniformed soldiers will provide living history and cannon firing demonstrations. Visitors are invited to tour the permanent exhibit and view the film, “Crossroads of Change.” ![]() Surrender of Clarksville to feature Uniformed Soldiers provide Living History and Cannon Firing Demonstrations at Fort Defiance. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2020 Exhibits, Activities
Some of the events in February at the Museum are: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lucy Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection, Apron Strings: Ties to the Past, Reimagined Lore: The Art of Tara Swalgren, I Have a Voice: Traveling Exhibition from Tennessee State Museum, Serepta Jordan: From the Collection, and Family Fun Learning: A Salute to the Model Train Crew. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
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