Stones River National Battlefield will celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a special day of experiences connecting visitors to history, music and the stories of this treasured national park.
The event will feature an array of activities throughout the day, highlighted by special live music performances from the Home Sweet Home Band and Two Rivers Fife and Drum. Visitors are invited to enjoy the music while experiencing the battlefield’s historic landscape and learning more about the people and events that shaped Stones River.
The event is also an opportunity to learn more about the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting preservation, education, and stewardship at the park.
“The Stones River National Battlefield is a place where history, nature, and community come together,” said Lindsey Jennings, executive director of the Friends of Stones River National Battlefield.
“Events like this give people another way to experience and connect with this special place while helping us preserve its stories and landscapes for generations to come.”
2027 will mark the battlefield’s 100th anniversary as a national park site, and the park is preparing for what is expected to be a landmark year, with more than 500,000 visitors anticipated. Stay tuned next year for many more special events and opportunities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Murfreesboro community’s national park.
Stones River National Battlefield is located at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy.
Photo by Jane Powell
The Friends of Stones River National Battlefield is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the preservation, education, and stewardship of Stones River National Battlefield. Through fundraising, advocacy, volunteerism, and community partnerships, the Friends help protect the battlefield’s hallowed ground, preserve its stories, and enhance experiences for visitors today and for generations to come.
Jennings encourages those in the community who wish to support and preserve the battlefield to “Share the story. Save the land. Become a friend.”
For more information, contact Lindsey Jennings at lindseyjennings@friendsofstonesriver.org or 615-918-9586 or visit friendsofstonesriver.org.
