February 19, 2022
2022-02-19T10:00:00
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
120 Duncan Street
Clarksville, TN 37042
Surrender of Clarksville
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center will host a living history event to commemorate the surrender of Clarksville and Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862. The surrender of Clarksville was a significant event in Civil War history, opening the South to Union forces and the capture of Nashville. Outside activities will include uniformed soldiers providing living history and cannon firing demonstrations. Also, visitors are welcome to tour the indoor permanent exhibit and view the film, "Crossroads of Change."