Fort Donelson National Battlefield

A Surgeon’s Dilemma: Life, Limb and Loss

<p>Join in discussion about the medical care that took place before and after the surrender on February 16, learning of the logistics, period medical procedures, and individuals who went above and beyond in their care of the wounded.</p>

Lokalizacja: Dover Hotel, 101 Petty Street, Dover, Tour Stop 10

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

“Blow everything you know”: Civil War Bugle Calls

<p>Buglers played an important role in the American Civil War. Child and adult buglers issued daily orders throughout camp, provided orders on the battlefield, and helped rally troops. Join us and hear some of the bugle calls soldiers at Fort Donelson heard over 160 years ago.</p>

Lokalizacja: Lower River Battery, Tour Stop 4.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Pillow and Buckner: Command Decisions and Consequences

<p>This program explores the Confederate attacks near Wynn’s Ferry Road and how the strained relationship between Brig. Gens. Gideon Pillow and Simon Buckner affected the Confederate surrender.</p>

Lokalizacja: 418 Cedar St., Dover

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Waiting at the Landing

<p>The night after the Battle of Fort Donelson, the three ranking Confederate generals decide the fate of their army and themselves. One will accept his fate, one will flee and one will betray the very soldiers who fought for him. How would you react to their decisions? Discuss their actions with a ranger at the Dover Hotel (Tour Stop 10). Headquarters of Confederate Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner.</p>