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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 as well as the next signature event in Cookeville, visit www.tncivilwar150.com. To read Dr. Van West's remarks from the first signature event, click here.
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
Download the 2011 Civil War Trust Teacher Institute materials for use in your classroom
Download the 2011 Civil War Trust Teacher Institute Program with the presenter materials for use in your classroom! The Teacher Institute, sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, was held in July in Nashville, TN. Read MoreEnter Scenic Tennessee's Photo Contest - "Living Legacies: Capturing the Scenic Beauty of TN's Civil War Heritage"
Enter Scenic Tennessee's Photo Contest, "Living Legacies: Capturing the Scenic Beauty of Tennessee's Civil War Heritage," co- sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area in conjunction with Tennessee's Civil War Sesquicentennial. Read More
NPT debuts second in TN Civil War documentary series on May 18
The Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial documentary commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War will debut the second of it's six-part documentary series, "Civil War Songs and Stories" on Nashville Public Television at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18. Read More
Heritage Area Wins Website Award!
Juggle.com has named the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area one of the top national heritage area websites in the country. Juggle.com says, "The website for the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area is the region's go-to site for information about history, education, and tourism related to 'America's Greatest Challenge'. " Read More
