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The Failed Attempt for Maney's Battery

Where:  Dover - Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 229 Sandy Road

When:  February 14, 2026 - 10am-10:45am

Contact:  931-232-5706

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 engagement," but then ordered an attack. The attack failed and left McClernand with several battered regiments. The route includes steep and uneven terrain; appropriate footwear is recommended. Please arrive 10 minutes early to all the program to start on time.

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