Rangers from Stones River National Battlefield present two distance learning presentations in cooperation with the Instructional Technology Support Center and Middle Tennessee State University.
Taped versions of these programs are available for loan and in our traveling trunk.
The next live broadcast program is:
The Battle Continues - Tuesday, October 7, 2008 (9 AM - 10 AM CST)
A healthy and diverse ecosystem is crucial to maintaining the historical landscapes of Stones River National Battlefield. In this history and science program, students will learn through hands-on activities how native plants are being threatened by invasive "exotic" plants, and will see the effects this new "battle" has on park animals, the food chain, and the historic appearance of the landscape.
Did You Know?
The United States Sanitary Commission, a civilian organization, worked feverishly to improve health conditions at Fortress Rosecrans and in Union camps and hospitals across the nation. Their efforts probably saved thousands of lives.
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