A Hard Earned Victory
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.
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150th Anniversary Symposium
Explore why the Battle of Stones River still matters after 150 years.
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
Learn more about special programs and events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Follow Stones River
We use several Social Media sites to reach out to our visitors and continue the conversation.
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McGavock High School Partnership
See the results of our ongoing education partnership with the McGavock High School Academy of Digital Design and Communications.
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National Cemetery Burial Database
Follow the link from the Stones River National Cemetery page to a searchable list of soldiers and civilians buried there.
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Become a Junior Civil War Historian!
Become a Junior Ranger at two or three Civil War parks and earn a special patch and the title of Junior Civil War Historian.
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Did You Know?
Nathan Bedford Forrest and his men were defeated by a Union force in a small battle along the Wilkinson Pike. The Battle of the Cedars was fought on December 7, 1864.