Grab the family and step into history at the Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee, where you can enjoy an interactive lesson about the Civil War. The park recreates a battle with cannons and ditches placed as they were in the war, complete with statues to memorialize the fallen soldiers.
Take respectful glance across the headstones as you admire the field.
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This 570-acre park is nestled along the Stones River in Murfreesboro, 28 miles southeast of Nashville.
Colleen L / Tripadvisor Stones River National Battlefield commemorates the three-day battle, one of the bloodiest of the Civil War. From December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863 the Union achieved a strategic victory.
You’ll find many cannon replicas within the park placed as if ready for battle.
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The park is even surrounded by a fence fitting of the era.
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Walk through to see many battle hiding spots.
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The Stones River National Battlefield lets you truly step into history by creating a life-like battle scene.
Christina W / Tripadvisor See if you can spot all the soldier replicas at the ready.
Of course, a historical monument like this has many memorials.
Dakota Ty / Tripadvisor This particular statue recognizes the 1800 killed or wounded on January 2nd, 1863, after 58 cannons were fired.
The pyramid of cannon balls marks the resting place of Col. Peyton H. Oolquit.
Connie S / Tripadvisor This memorial is one of many you’ll find.
After experiencing the battle for yourself, learn more about the Civil War inside the Visitors Center.
CaptTrouble / Tripadvisor There, you’ll see even more artifacts with plenty of detailed information.
The Stones River National Battlefield is free to visit. Choose the self-guided tour through the park, or receive in-depth insights from park rangers with a guided tour available from May through October. Most of these tours are caravan tours, where visitors follow the tour leader in their own vehicles and get out at various locations, but there are occasional walking and bike tours as well. For more Civil War history in Tennessee, check out our previous article.
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Stones River National Battlefield commemorates the three-day battle, one of the bloodiest of the Civil War. From December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863 the Union achieved a strategic victory.
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See if you can spot all the soldier replicas at the ready.
This particular statue recognizes the 1800 killed or wounded on January 2nd, 1863, after 58 cannons were fired.
Connie S / Tripadvisor
This memorial is one of many you’ll find.
CaptTrouble / Tripadvisor
There, you’ll see even more artifacts with plenty of detailed information.
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Address: Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA
