All Entries in the "Heritage" Category
‘Between the Rivers’ Stewart County Homecoming date changed
Land Between the Lakes officials have changed the date of the ‘Between the Rivers’ Stewart County Homecoming. The commemoration of the contributing lands are now slated for Sunday, September 5. All other information remains unchanged.
Mount Olive Cemetery clean-up re-scheduled
Austin Peay State University geology professor Dr. Daniel Frederick prepped the historic site, where some 1,300 African-Americans are buried, by using ground penetrating radar to locate many of the unmarked graves.
Sesquicentennial theme planned for “Trees of Christmas” celebration
Each of the downstairs rooms of the Smith-Trahern Mansion will reflect an approximate 25 year period of the mansion, beginning with the antebellum period.
‘Between the Rivers’ homecoming slated
For residents of the “land between the rivers” invited to homecoming celebrations honoring them and their history in the national recreation area.
Native Cultural Circle makes book donations to local school libraries
Clarksville’s Native Cultural Circle continues their tradition of supporting the local school system libraries with authentic literature on Native American culture and heritage. Spring Semester saw the group continue their annual book donations to local elementary school libraries. The book donations are made possible with the proceeds from the group’s annual autumn Powwow in Port [...]
Riverfest Regatta “cardboard boat” entries sought
Entries sought for Riverfest Regatta
AHDC presents Architectural Heritage Tour 2010
The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council launched the opening event of the annual Writers Conference with its Architectural Heritage Tour, which launches the week of activity centered around the annual Clarksville Writers Conference. Clarksville is rich in architecture and that architecture has played a significant role in its art, culture and heritage. As noted [...]
Hummingbird Festival returns to LBL Nature Station
GOLDEN POND, KY: Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will host its annual Hummingbird Festival August 6-7 at the Woodlands Nature Station. “Hummingbird migration in this area is at its peak in August. A large number of hummingbirds stop here on their journey south to Mexico and Central America. During this time, you [...]
“Senior Saturday” slated at Kleeman Center
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s invites those young at heart to join us at the Kleeman Community Center located at 166 Cunningham Lane for “Senior Saturday” July 31 from 3-5 p.m. Those ages 50 and up are encouraged to take part in various games and fun to include pickle ball, badminton, volleyball, [...]
Lighting Up the Cumberland celebrates nation’s birthday
Cumberland City played host to its annual Fourth of July celebration on the Cumberland River with all its small town charm, hospitality and wonderment. Cumberland City once again gave the tri-county community a grand show to mark the Fourth of July holiday. People came from all of the surrounding counties and communities to participate in [...]
Joe Diffie rocks Clarksville for Independence Day celebration
Country music singer Joe Diffie delighted a bustling crowd of thousands as they gathered in anticipation of the only thing that could have upstaged him — a spectacular fireworks display that thundered for a solid twenty minutes.
Dunbar Cave garners $400,000 for educational center development
A dream is about to come true at Dunbar Cave with the allocation of $400,000 in state funding for renovation and further development of the park’s educational center. The funding is included in the state’s budget for capital projects and will pay for research, design and development of new exhibits for Dunbar Cave. As the [...]
With Junebugs, you get Summer!
Sighted yesterday mid-morning at a downtown bank branch drive-thru, the first Junebugs of the summer were cavorting on a cluster of bright yellow Hibiscus blossoms. There can be no doubt now. Summer has officially made its way here. Junebugs are here. There’s no stopping it now.
State archivists to visit Montgomery County in search of Civil War memorabilia
Representatives from the Tennessee State Library and Archives will be visiting Montgomery County on June 25 to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia owned by local residents for a new exhibit. Archivists will be at the Montgomery County Archives, 350 Pageant Lane in Clarksville, Suite 101D, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. that day. During [...]
Celebrate the Army’s 235th birthday by honoring our flag
Did you know that this is the 235th birthday of the United States Army? Yes, it is. And along with paying homage to the Army, today is also Flag Day. Look around you as you travel today and check if the nation’s flag is being properly flown. City Hall, fire stations, the 911 Center, the [...]
Guthrie hosts “Heritage Days”
The annual “Guthrie Heritage Days” will be held June 18-19 with downtown Guthrie, Kentucky as the center of a wide array of activities and events. The festival includes a Senior Stroll (one mile walk), Little Mr. and Miss Contest, a BBQ Cook-off, a pancake breakfast, 100-year Anniversary Cemetery Tour, street dances, live entertainment, a 1938 [...]
Tennessee sites added to National Register of Historic Places
The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced five Tennessee sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It is part of a nationwide program that coordinates and supports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources. The Tennessee Historical [...]
Eagles’ nest tumbles as eaglets test their wings
Fort Donelson’s Eagle family is “homeless” today after the nest they have occupied for more than five years tumbled to the ground sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning.
Gen. Peay presents ‘adjusted design’ for Wings of Liberty museum
The Fort Campbell Historical Foundation, Inc. has prepared an adjusted, phased design approach for the new Wings of Liberty Military Museum to be constructed on Fort Campbell, Ky. This approach allows for earlier presentation of all artifacts and the telling of the Ft. Campbell, 101st Airborne Division story, and recognizes a later expansion to incorporate [...]
Stewart County celebrates Eagle Fest 2010
Despite warm, muggy weather and the threat of late day storms, Stewart County’s Eagle Fest 2010 drew hundreds of visitors over its two-day run. One might think “what a difference a day — or in this case, 30 days – make. Four weeks ago this same lot was ground zero for sandbagging efforts in Stewart [...]
Customs House opens ‘Call to Arms’
The Customs House Museum is hosting Call to Arms, a new exhibit honoring the military men and women of Montgomery County. Focusing on the Civil War through Vietnam, the installation features weapons, badges, and uniforms respective to these eras. The museum partnered with the Kiwanis Club’s Service and Sacrifice committee to produce the display of [...]
Eagle Fest 2010 promises fireworks, family fun
The City of Dover in Stewart County is revving up for its 4th annual Eagle Fest, which will be held at Church Street/Highway 79 May 22-23, with a special Memorial Day ceremony at For Donelson on Monday, May 31 at 1 p.m. The festival begins with an 8 a.m. “Soaring Eagle Race,” a 5k run/walk [...]
Movies playing in Clarksville
