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    The Battle of Stones River

    Discover how the events of December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863 became one of the most important Union victories of the Civil War.

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    Civil Warriors to Suffragists

    Discover the connections between the Civil War and the struggle to secure the right to vote for all women in the United States.

  • A line of gray clad soldiers on horseback ride toward the viewer.
    Heroes With Hooves

    Almost 32,000 horses and mules served in the Battle of Stones River, and nearly 3000 were killed, disabled or captured.

  • A color illustration of Native Americans in a long line clothed in coats and shawls.
    Trail of Tears

    The Nashville Pike served as one of the primary routes of the Trail of Tears through Murfreesboro and middle Tennessee.

 

Last updated: October 29, 2020

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