Stones River National Battlefield

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Stones River National Battlefield preserves over 600 acres of the historic battlefield and National Cemetery near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Story

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.

Mission

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Address: 3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

Phone: (615) 893-9501

Website

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State: Tennessee

Zip Code: 37129

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An amazing experience for the kids!  All of the rangers were very helpful and patient with my children.  We learned about the Stones River Battle - the museum inside is excellent and the kids were engaged with it while filling out their junior ranger books. The Junior Ranger program is very well done here, and there is an additional pamphlet which can be completed to earn a set of trading cards.

Lots of interesting things for adults here as well - this site is beautifully maintained and has a museum, trails, and a driving tour of the battlefield.

 9 years ago (29-08-2017)

Rangers and staff are friendly, welcoming, and extremely knowledgable.  The Visitor Center has tons of historical information laid out in an interesting display, and there are many more informative signs along the various trails throughout the park.  Seems to be very popular with locals for hikes/walks/jogs, especially on the weekend and after work.  If you have kids (or are interested yourself), there are numerous junior ranger activities available.

 9 years ago (02-09-2017)

This is a historically significant Battlefield where Confederate soldiers went up against Union soldiers and hundreds of people lost their lives. There was a certain dedication from the Confederate side who was willing to fight and die to keep slavery as an institution..  Leaders have traditionally whether they were political leaders or business leaders have been willing to send their children to die for a cause that provides them economic benefits. Same situation today. I was standing in this graveyard trying to find or create a photograph that will reflect the basic carnige that occurred here.

 This is the one I came up with. It's a great place to visit, understand the pain for both sides that it caused for an institution to keep one human subordinate in a slave to another.

 9 years ago (09-10-2017)

Very interesting! Too much to see in just one visit. Looking forward to exploring more. Clara gave a wonderful caravan tour! Watching the movie in the visitor center then seeing the places with her explanations made history come alive.

 9 years ago (30-07-2017)

Very nice.  Friendly staff and very informative.  Learned so much about a battle I never knew happened.

 9 years ago (02-10-2017)

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