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.