civil war

Summer Events at Ft. Donelson National Battlefield

Todd Hatton — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:48:07 +0000

Todd Hatton speaks with Mike Manning, Chief Ranger, and Brian McCutcheon, Park Superintendent, of Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee about events and activities this summer. In this interview, Manning also describes the historical significance of the fort during the Civil War. Work starts on a new museum, with new exhibits like gunboats, earthworks, and the effects on regional populations. For now, see the traveling exhibit, "Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War, " on display now in the welcome center. Later this summer, see an Army/Navy Exhibit offered by longtime friends of the park. See more on the Fort Donelson website.

Reenactors and Music at the 'Turn of the Century Social' in Murray

Todd Hatton and Mike Gowen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:56:37 +0000

Music From the Front Porch co-host Mike Gowen organizes the "Turn of the Century Social" at Murray’s Central Park this Saturday from 10 to 2 with reenactors in period costumes reenacting scenarios at the old schoolhouse, courthouse, and train depot. Mike stopped by Sounds Good to talk with Todd Hatton about the weekend festivities. PS: Todd will be there handing out some WKMS News CDs (technology from the future).

Trigg County Civil War Days at Lake Barkley State resort Park

Kate Lochte — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:14:51 +0000

Gary Polete joins us from the grounds of Lake Barkley State Resort Park where Trigg County Civil War Days are underway through Sunday. Highlights include artillery night fire at dark tonight and Saturday, a ladies tea under the camp tent at 11 Saturday, a Blue and Gray Camp Ball from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and a re-enacted battle with cavalry and artillery at 1 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Organizer Polete expects about 300 re-enactors in full costume unless cold weather deters.

Volunteers Sought to Clean up Civil War Battlefields

Todd Hatton and AP — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:27:59 +0000

The Civil War Trust is looking for volunteers to clean and restore battlefields, including sites in Kentucky and Tennessee for its 17^th annual Park Day, scheduled for April 6^th. Volunteers will be asked to rake leaves, haul trash, paint signs and plant trees. The nationwide event encompasses 100 historic sites in 24 states. The sites in our region include Fort Donelson in Dover, Tennessee and Columbus-Belmont State Park in western Kentucky. Those interested can find more information at c

Local SCV Camp Hosts Cemetery Tour

Angela Hatton — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:49:12 +0000

Most of us have gone to the cemetery to visit family members, leave mementos on their graves, and maybe even say a few words. But it’s not often that they talk back. Next week, the Murray City Cemetery will come alive with re-enactors portraying some of the people buried there, and telling their stories. The event is sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Fort Heiman Camp.

Good Read: Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson

Todd Hatton — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:33:01 +0000

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Good Read: Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz

Kate Lochte — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:17:00 +0000

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Good Read: Hidden History of Kentucky in the Civil War

Todd Hatton — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:20:19 +0000

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Front Page Sunday 4-29

Chad Lampe and Todd Hatton — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Here's the Rundown for Front Page Sunday: Hear the whole program on the listen click.

Quilting During the Civil War

Casey Northcutt — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:00:02 +0000

The American Quilters Society’s annual show is winding down in Paducah, and quilters have seen nearly every fabric, design and stitch associated with the art of quilting. The city has been covered in quilts. Yet, as the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War continues, Casey Northcutt investigates a time when fabric was scarce and quilts were relief supplies sent to soldiers. Of the quilts women did manage to piece together, only a portion remains today, serving as a testament to the hardships of the time.