Tennessee: Local Civil War events continue into March

From the Stewart Houston Times: Local Civil War events continue into March
The Sesquicentennial of the Civil War is being celebrated from 2011-2015, and in Stewart County, site of the Feb. 16, 1862, Battle of Fort Donelson, events to commemorate that action are in full swing.

In the last issue of The Stewart Houston Times, a listing of the local events surrounding the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson through Feb. 19 was printed.

The remaining local events are listed below as they were known at presstime. Please note that cancellations because of weather and schedule changes are possible, and it is recommended you contact the host of the event prior to verify the correct times and changes.

Saturday, Feb. 25
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Donelson Parkway, Dover

A special exhibit of Civil War era artillery will be on display at the Fort Donelson visitor center during the visitor center’s normal hours of operation.

2 p.m. – Fort Donelson National Battlefield visitors’ center
Dr. William Mulligan Jr., Professor of History at Murray State University, will offer a compelling presentation on the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery and its unique contribution to the American Civil War. Sunday, Feb. 26

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fort Donelson National Battlefield
A special exhibit of Civil War era artillery will be on display at the Fort Donelson visitor center during the visitor center’s normal hours of operation.

Friday - Sunday, March 2-4
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson, Cumberland City

The re-enactment will take place in the undeveloped section of the Stewart-Houston Industrial Park.

This is a national event re-enacting various aspects of the Battle of Fort Donelson, as well as including living history and a ladies’ tea and period ball, etc. Sunday will feature a memorial in the nearby Confederate cemetery. Friday is reserved for student groups. The event is sponsored locally by Porter’s Battery as well as The Armies of Tennessee and tnvacation.com. There is a fee to attend and to participate. For more information visit www.FortDonelson.org.