CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center provides the community a look into Clarksville’s past. Located at 120 Duncan Street hosts several events a year. Festivities are diverse and offer something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured historic sites.
Summer Events
Civil War Medical Display: Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view and learn about Civil War period medical instruments and medicines. Admission is free.
Music at the Fort: Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic lunch for this free outdoor musical event. Civil War re-enactors will host as the Marlin Rood Band entertains with tunes from the 19th century.
To view a complete list of Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s activities visit www.CityofClarksville.com/ParksRec . There you can download Parks and Recreation’s latest Activity Guide or sign-up to receive the monthly e-newsletter.
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 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.