Fort Donelson National Battlefield-Tennessee

Under construction

As of May 2024, the visitor's center is still under renovations, so there is not really a museum. The park is still open, and the driving tour is easy to follow.

More for the naval / logistics aspects

While at some point I think a lot of these NPS battlefield sites blend together a bit, unless of course you have a personal interest in some part of it. While this site seemed somewhat standard, walk...

History lesson!

Great place to learn about some Tennessee history. Beautiful scenery of the river. Had a peaceful picnic along the river and did a little bird watching. Got to see the cannon firing demonstration....

Where U.S. Grant made a name for himself

What is so interesting and compelling about Fort Donelson National Battlefield is the Cumberland River that runs through it, how a visitor in 2023 can stand on a battlement and visualize the Confedera...

Brings history to life!

I had read about this pivotal battle, but it wasn't until I got here that I realized the scope and importance of it. The displays around the park do a good job of explaining what happened here. Seein...