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57: Historic Fort Negley and Civil War Nashville Mar 11, 2025

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Join us at historic Fort Negley in Nashville, Tennessee, constructed by Union forces in late 1862 after the Confederate Army abandoned the city following the events at Forts Henry and Donelson. Find out the role that the fort ultimately played in the Battle of Nashville in December, 1864.Kristopher White, Garry Adelman and Dr. Chris Mackowski on the call!

56: The Eastern Flank and Confederate Cemetery at Franklin Mar 04, 2025

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Explore more of the Franklin Battlefield, including a private Confederate Cemetery with Eric Jacobson from the Battle of Franklin Trust, Dr. Chris Mackowski of Emerging Civil War and Garry Adelman.

55: Trace Adkins Stands Where His Civil War Ancestor Fought at Franklin Feb 25, 2025

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While filming our Franklin 160 videos we had the pleasure of coming across country music star and proud preservationist Trace Adkins receiving a tour of where his ancestor fought with the 15th Mississippi at the Battle of Franklin.

We continue this episode with a tour of the Carnton House with our friends from The Battle of Franklin Trust and our special guest Trace Adkins. Built in 1826, Carnton was one of the premier farms in Tennessee, and on November 30, 1864, it witnessed one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War.Garry Adelman, Chris Mackowski, Joseph Ricci, Eric Jacobson and Bailey Lawrence are on the call.

54: Bullet Holes at Franklin's Carter House Feb 18, 2025

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In this video, Eric Jacobson and Joseph Ricci of the Battle of Franklin Trust tour the battlefield, including the famous Carter House with its preserved bullet hole wall. On this hallowed ground, 28,000 Union soldiers under General John Schofield dug in and held on against Confederate General John Bell Hood and his 27,000 boys in gray.

The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 181 acres at the Franklin Battlefield.

53: Spring Hill, The Prelude to Franklin Feb 11, 2025

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In November 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood is looking for a counter to losing Atlanta to Union forces. He sets his eyes upon Central Tennessee to try and bring some strategic ground back to the South. Dr. Chris Mackowski is joined by special guest Eric Jacobson, CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust, to detail the Battle of Spring Hill.

52: McFaddens Ford & Conclusion of Stones River Feb 04, 2025

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Chief Ranger Jim Lewis, Dr. Chris Mackowski and Garry Adelman wrap up our coverage of the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro). Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties in the Civil War.

51: Hell's Half Acre at Stones River Jan 28, 2025

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From 10 a.m. in the morning until sunset, General William B. Hazen and his men held the Union line at Stones River against four separate Confederate attacks. Chief Ranger Jim Lewis, Dr. Chris Mackowski and Garry Adelman tell us more.

50: Confederate Assaults at Stones River Jan 21, 2025

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After much sacrifice in the Slaughter Pen, the Union receives reinforcements just in time for another Confederate assault. Chief Ranger Jim Lewis continues to detail the Battle of Stones River with Garry Adelman.

49: Slaughter Pen at Stones River Jan 14, 2025

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Dr. Chris Mackowski and Chief Ranger Jim Lewis detail the intense fighting in the Slaughter Pen at Stones River occurring on December 31, 1862. This is truly one of the most unique features of any Civil War battlefield, so be sure to check out the Stones River National Battlefield whenever you find yourself in the area.

48: Opening The Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro) Jan 07, 2025

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In the three days ending 1862 and beginning 1863, Union and Confederate forces clashed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, resulting in the highest percentage of casualties for both sides of any major battle of the American Civil War. Garry Adelman, Kristopher White and Dr. Chris Mackowski are joined by special guest Jim Lewis, Chief Ranger of Stones River National Battlefield.

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