CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. –(CARKSVILLENOW) Visit Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center for two new opportunities to learn during the month of March.
A new program, Fort Defiance Story Time will be from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13. Parents can bring their little ones for a historically themed story followed by a craft and games. Pre-register online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec, call (931) 645-7476, or visit the Parks & Recreation office at 102 Public Square.
Another new event, Suffragist History Tea, will be featured at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center. Brenda Harper, vice president of the Montgomery County Historical Society, will host a presentation of biographies of historic women from Clarksville who were active in the women’s suffrage movement in the early 20th Century.
Visitors will be treated to a period correct “tea time” along with cookies and cakes as they enjoy the presentation. No online or pre-registration is required. This program is free and open to all ages.
About Clarksville Parks & Recreation
The mission of the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture. To learn more, visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec, like us on Facebook, or call (931) 645-7476.