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The Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area tells the whole story of America's greatest challenge, 1860-1875: the powerful stories of vicious warfare, the demands of the homefront and occupation, the freedom of emancipation, and the enduring legacies of Reconstruction.
We provide leadership and support to organizations across Tennessee, creating opportunities for education, interpretation, preservation, and economic development.
Leveraging federal, state, local and private funding, we empower communities and individuals to serve as good stewards of their historic places and stories. Professional Services and Outreach helps property owners and organizations develop heritage programs and projects. Through Collaborative Partnerships, organizations, local governments, and non-profits can apply for 50/50 matching funds for projects including interpretive tours, exhibits, educational materials, and preservation planning. For a copy of the application and instructions, click here.
Civil War Sesquicentennial
The Heritage Area serves on the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, which is actively planning for the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War beginning in 2011. For more information on how to participate and attend the Inaugural Sesquicentennial Event in November 2010, visit www.tncivilwar150.com.
Tennessee Civil War Trails
The Heritage Area partners with the Tennessee Departments of Tourist Development and Transportation to implement the statewide Tennessee Civil War Trails marker and signage program. To follow the Trail, visit www.civilwartrails.org.
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WHAT'S NEW
NEW! Notice of A Public Listening Session on the President's America's Great Outdoors Initiative in Nashville - August 27th
Please join senior representatives from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a public listening session and discussions in Nashville, Tennessee on conservation, recreation, and reconnecting people to the outdoors. The session will be held Friday, August 27, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the auditorium at the Main Branch of the Nashville Public LibraryThis event is free and open to the public. We will make every effort to accommodate everyone. To help with our planning, we encourage you to pre-register by Thursday, August 26th. To pre-register, please email Ashley Baggett ser_americas_great_outdoors_nashville@nps.gov. Read More
Sustainability Through Partnerships - A Foundation for Excellence
Sustainability and strong partnerships are increasingly important as heritage organizations continue to weather the current economic storm. To remain sustainable, we encourage strong reciprocal partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to create long term partnerships for the Civil War Sesquicentennial and beyond. As Tennessee prepares for the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War beginning in 2011, our programs, services, and plans for sustainability are even more critical to the state's successful educational, interpretive, and heritage tourism initiatives. Read More
A Hands-On Workday at the Matt Gardner Homestead
The Matt Gardner Homestead Museum in Elkton (Giles County) hosted students and staff members from the Heritage Area and MTSU Center for Historic Preservation. The work crew, led by Michael Gavin and Caneta Hankins, spent the the day cleaning and working to restore the farmhouse to its Reconstruction-era appearance. By removing the aluminum windows and screens, wallpaper, and paneling, the day's efforts provided hands-on training for the students and helped the non-profit museum organization in its efforts to interpret the site. Read More
