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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
Sevier Day to be held at Fort Defiance, Saturday
The event focuses on the frontier and colonial history of Clarksville. Native American and frontier re-enactors will demonstrate activities such as flint knapping, an authentic blacksmith operation, frontier camp life, ax throwing, and flintlock musket firing. “Valentine Sevier and his family settled this area in 1790 and built a compound and station at the confluence of the Cumberland River and Red River,” said William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Defiance to hold “Music at the Fort”, June 27thRestrictions will be in place to limit capacity
“This will be our first event since the pandemic, so we’re certainly glad to be back,” said William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. “It’ll be a great opportunity for patrons to see the park and hear some music from the past.” Guests will enjoy a string band playing music of the 19th century. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Learn about Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive CenterFort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Located on a bluff 200 feet above the confluence of the Red River and Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee, this site overlooking downtown Clarksville in the community of New Providence has been a hub of activity for more than two centuries. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to offer BCycle tours of Downtown ClarksvilleClarksville Parks and Recreation Department
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Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is May 16th, 2018
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center holds Indian Artifact Show
William Parker is the Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. “We are known as a Civil War site, but we tend to forget the war only lasted four years,” Parker said. “So we’re tapping into the history of this site way before the war, when this hill was inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years. ![]() Fort Defiance hosted a Native American artifact event this weekend, with experts on hand to answer questions on the subject. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Christmas in Occupied Clarksville was held Saturday at Fort Defiance Civil War Park
William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance, spoke about the event. ![]() Fort Defiance hosted its annual Christmas in Occupied Clarksville on Saturday, with historic ornaments, refreshments, and traditional music. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers Two Fall BCycle Tours
Both tours will be led by William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center & Civil War Park. Each participant will be provided a BCycle and a safety vest. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle helmet. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Fort Defiance Civil War Park to hold “A Soldier’s Burden” presentation Saturday
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