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National Battlefield · TN

Stones River National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.

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The sun rises behind a green field with a cannon in the foreground.
On January 2, 1863, fifty-seven Union cannons fired from this line ending the Battle of Stones River by killing or wounding more than 1,800 Confederates in less than an hour.
A ray of sunlight shines on the ground at Stones River National Cemetery.
More than 6,100 Union soldiers lie in Stones River National Cemetery.
Two cannons sit in an icy field.
The men of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery got their first taste of combat at the Battle of Stones River and helped stem the Confederate tide from this position during the afternoon of December 31, 1862.
Union soldiers fire muskets.
Living history programs help visitors visualize the trials of soldiers during the Battle of Stones River.
Bicyclists ride down a road bracketed by trees.
Thousands of visitors enjoy biking and hiking through the park.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Theater
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hands-On
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Hiking
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store