CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is hosting its 19th Century Christmas event this weekend at Fort Defiance.
The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 from 3-5 p.m. at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors will be able to step back in time and see period decorations, visit with a 19th-century Santa, and enjoy eggnog, cakes, and caroling. Cost is $3 per person.
Pre-registration is required and available online.
About Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, which overlooks the confluence of the Red and Cumberland Rivers, was a cornerstone of the Confederate defense of the area and an important part of the eventual Union occupation of Clarksville. In 1982, Judge and Mrs. Sam Boaz, donated the property to the City of Clarksville. In 2008, the City secured a $2.2 million federal grant that was combined with local funding and the process of construction of the interpretive center and walking trails began. The more than 1,500-square-foot Center features exhibits about the local area and the fort during the Civil War.