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LBL Offers Programs on the Fall of Fort Henry and “Life
Before the Civil War”
(January 21, 2010) Land Between The Lakes
(LBL) National Recreation Area will be adding a new
Civil War themed program to the Winter Calendar of
Events. The new program “Life Before The Civil War”
will be held at The Homeplace, a living history farm on
the Tennessee portion of LBL, Saturday, February 13 and
Saturday, February 20 from 10am-4pm. This program will
be offered in addition to the popular Fort Henry
Anniversary Walk to be held again on Saturday, February
6, from 1-4pm.
In February of 1862, “Between the
Rivers” was bracing for war. Confederate forces
occupied Fort Henry with Federal forces moving up
the Tennessee River. Relive the events before and
during the siege of Fort Henry on this free guided
walk around the remnants of Fort Henry’s outer
fortifications. Meet at Fort Henry Hiking Trail
Parking Lot on Saturday, February 6, dress for the
weather, waterproof footgear recommended, and
moderate walking required.
Then on February 13 and 20, learn
more about what life was like in this area during
the years before war came to “Between the Rivers.”
Visit The Homeplace for a glimpse of daily life in
antebellum middle Tennessee. Enjoy a self-guided
tour of a working second generation family farmstead
and learn just how important rivers were to families
in this area during the 1850s. Program available
with paid admission; $4 adults, $2 ages 5-12, and
free ages 4 and under. “We are very excited to be
offering more Civil War themed programs at LBL,”
said Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator. “To
have programs at The Homeplace featuring what life
was like before the war and offering a guided walk
at Fort Henry during the anniversary of the battle,
truly allows visitors a chance to see history come
to life.” All programs will take place weather
permitting as February weather can be very
unpredictable. For more information on these
programs or cancellation due to weather, call
270-924-2020.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by
the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide
public lands outdoor recreation and environmental
education. We encourage visitors to review our
website at www.lbl.org
each season, and throughout the season, for our
Calendar of Events, updates on programs and
policies, and temporary trail and road closures.
Additional LBL information is also available on our
website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or
270-924-2000. You can find out more about “Friends
of LBL” at
www.friendsoflbl.org.
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