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LBL Celebrates Fort Henry's 154th Anniversary

LBL Celebrates Fort Henry's 154th Anniversary
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Jan. 16, 2016 | GOLDEN POND, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Jan. 16, 2016 | 07:58 PM | GOLDEN POND, KY
The Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum in Land Between The Lakes, and Fort Donelson National Battlefield are partnering to remember the 154th anniversary of the Battle at Fort Henry.

The commemoration includes a program and walk on Saturday, Feb. 6. A program about local Civil War history will be presented from 1-2:30 pm at the Homeplace.  The program will cover Fort Henry’s construction, battle, and legacy 154 years later. Invited historian, Susan “Ski” Witzofsky, sets the stage for war “Between the Rivers.”

A guided ¼ mile walk follows the program from 3-4 pm at the Fort Henry Trail parking area.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield will also host a Walk at Fort Heiman on the same day from 10-11:00 am.

Fort Henry participants will drive and meet at the Fort Henry Trail. The walk is weather dependent. Registration and full deposit for the day is required:  $5/adults and $3/children. Call 270-924-2020 to make your reservation. 

Fort Donelson participants can meet park staff and volunteers for a brief walk around the historic features at Fort Heiman. For more information, contact 931-232-5706 x110 or visit www.nps.gov/fodo.

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