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Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons
Visitor Center
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Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center

Fort Donelson visitor center is opened daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

The Tour Road gates will be open from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. No vehicles will be admitted after 4:40 pm and all vehicles must be off the Tour Road by 5:00 pm. This winter schedule will be effective until March 2010.  The Tour Road will be open for walking, running, or bicycling from daylight till dusk. 

                                                                                   

 
Dover Hotel (Surrender House)
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Dover Hotel (Surrender House)

Dover Hotel (Surrender House) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., depending upon staff availability.

 
National Cemetery
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National Cemetery

Fort Donelson National Cemetery is open 8:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. The road gate will remain open during these hours.

Memorial Day from 8:00 am. until 7:00 pm. The road gate will remain open during these hours.

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Alaska’s state flower is the Alpine Forget-me-not. It is a tiny blue flower that is found in most parts of Alaska.

Last Updated: November 02, 2009 at 10:35 EST