Name: “Protecting the Tennessee”
Location: National Park Event Location

Saturday, February 8th
 “Protecting the Tennessee” 2:00 pm Location: Land Between The Lakes NRA, Fort Henry Trail Head off of Boswell Landing Road.  (GPS Coordinates: 36.50870°N, 88.02179°W) Join Fort Donelson National Park Rangers for a short hike to the overlook of the flooded remains of Fort Henry.  There, while looking across the Tennessee River to view the location of Fort Heiman, park staff will share the story behind the February 6, 1862, battle for the forts.  Be sure to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear as the trail is uneven in places. 
In the interest of safety, in the event of inclement weather, events are subject to cancelation. Information as to event status will be available online, or by contacting the Ranger office at 931-232-0576

“Protecting the Tennessee”

Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union.

Upper River Battery

Fort Donelson National Cemetery

Artillery at Fort Donelson NB

The Dover Hotel

Earthworks

Volunteer Cannon Demonstration

Bald eagles in nest

Picnic Area

Cannon drills during the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Donelson

Field Artillery Demonstration

Waysides interpret the history of the Free State

Spring flowers on the trails

Native Plants

Artillery Batteries at Fort Donelson NB

Tennessee River:  A View from Fort Heiman

Fort Donelson

Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center is open daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CST.
Dover Hotel hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CST daily.

The park is closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.  Hours change seasonally.

The park tour route is open:
Spring time change to Memorial Day: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CDT 
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CDT
Labor Day to fall time change: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CST
Fall time change to spring time change: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST

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