Events in Dover

As generations pass, communities expand, and infrastructure changes, often the tell-tale signs of periods past become hidden or misinterpreted. Join in this program to see how historic maps and accounts, combined with ... Continue...

Join park rangers for a guided hike to an overlook of the flooded remains of Fort Henry. From this vantage point, rangers will discuss the Feb. 6, 1862, battle for control of the Tennessee River and the heart of the Confederacy. ... Continue...

This 0.6-mile, round-trip ranger-led hike examines one of the more ill-planned and deadly Union actions of the battle. Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand stated he had been ordered to "avoid everything calculated to bring on a general ... Continue...

Rangers and living history volunteers will demonstrate Civil War artillery firing procedures and illustrate how cannons were used during the campaign. Ear protection is recommended. Program is 30 minutes long. Times: 11:00 AM, ... Continue...

Retired park historian and author Jim Jobe will discuss the intense engagements between Federal ironclads and Confederate shore batteries. These actions transformed riverine warfare during the Civil War. Programs are 30 minutes ... Continue...

Step inside the historic Surrender House and observe Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant tell a war correspondent about the campaign and the events that led to Union victory, national fame and eight years in the White House. Please ... Continue...

Rangers and historians will recount the determined Union assault up a snow-covered ridge and explain how the attack sealed Union success and a Confederate defeat.

This guided driving tour follows the events of the Confederate breakout attempt of Feb. 15, 1862. Participants will follow park rangers and historians in their own vehicles to key sites across the battlefield. Space is limited; ... Continue...

Join rangers to learn about the historic surrender that took place at the Dover Hotel and about the meeting of Confederate commanders to decide the fate of their army. The decision to surrender changed the course of the Civil ... Continue...

This program explores the Confederate attacks near Wynn's Ferry Road and how the strained relationship between Brig. Gens. Gideon Pillow and Simon Buckner affected the Confederate surrender.

Learn about the history of Fort Donelson National Cemetery and how it was part of a new national effort to memorialize Union Civil War dead.

Join us for the 4th annual civil war symposium. There will be many guest speakers, civil war artifact displays, interpretive displays, and local historians on hand. Admission is free.

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% ... Continue...