Rangers from Stones River National Battlefield present two distance learning presentations in cooperation with the Instructional Technology Support Center and Middle Tennessee State University.
Taped versions of these programs are available for loan and in our traveling trunk.
The next live broadcast program is:
The Battle Continues - Tuesday, October 7, 2008 (9 AM - 10 AM CST)
A healthy and diverse ecosystem is crucial to maintaining the historical landscapes of Stones River National Battlefield. In this history and science program, students will learn through hands-on activities how native plants are being threatened by invasive "exotic" plants, and will see the effects this new "battle" has on park animals, the food chain, and the historic appearance of the landscape.
Did You Know?
Fragile objects that can no longer be displayed for long periods of time like the guidon flag of Sixth and Seventh Arkansas Infantry (Consolidated) can be viewed in the Stones River National Battlefield museum as high definition graphics.
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