Battle of Stones River Descendants’ Reunion Planned for Oct. 12–13

Are you interested in a guided tour of Stones River National Battlefield and hearing a fascinating speaker talk about the battle? Would you like to meet descendants of the Battle of Stones River? Would you like to hear live music of the Civil War era? If so, consider attending the Battle of Stones River Descendants’ Reunion, Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13.

Relatives and family members of Battle of Stones River veterans will join the staff and volunteers of the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro to acknowledge their ancestors’ roles in the battle.

If you had an ancestor fight at this battle or just want to be involved in a great program, organizers invite the public from all over. Dr. Earl Hess, noted author, lecturer and historian will be the featured speaker. Music of the Civil War era will be provided by the Home Sweet Home band. Battlefield historian Ranger Jim Lewis will conducted bus tours. Volunteers dressed in period costumes will give living history presentations.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, Oct. 12
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Reception at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Spring St., Murfreesboro
Light refreshments, artifact room, sharing of stories, live music

Saturday, Oct. 13

9 a.m.
Participants gather at First Presbyterian Church

9:30 a.m.
Buses depart to begin tour of the Stones River National Battlefield, and view living history programs

12 p.m.
Lunch

1–3 p.m.
Continue tour of the Stones River National Battlefield
Tour Fortress Rosecrans

3:30–5 p.m.
Return to church

5 p.m.
Artifact room opens
Home Sweet Home band performs

5:30 p.m.
Dinner

6 p.m.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Earl Hess, Professor of History at Lincoln Memorial University, author of Civil War in the West, Kennesaw Mountain and many other titles

There is no cost to attend the Friday night reception or the presentation by Dr. Earl Hess

The cost to attend the full program is $75; make reservations at stonesriverbattlefield.org.

For more information, contact Ed Arning at 615-268-9339 or edarning@gmail.com, Jim Lewis at 615-893-9501 or jim_b_lewis@nps.gov, or Elaine Winters at 615-481-4041 or email brahms96@aol.com.