Overview
About Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donelson elated the North, and stunned the South. Within days of the surrender, Clarksville and Nashville would fall into Union hands. Grant and his troops had created a pathway to victory for the Union.
Weather
Fort Donelson National Battlefield traditionally experiences mild to moderate winters and hot summers with an average high of 90 degrees in the summer and 40 in winter; average lows in the winter are 30 degrees but single digits are not unusual. Rainfall in the area averages 53 inches a year with an additional 6 inches of ice/snow and violent thunderstorms can take place at any time of year.
Gallery
Photos of Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
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Things to do
Discover Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
Fort Donelson NB Autotour Route
30-60 MinutesAn excellent way to understand the historic site include the self-guided auto tour.
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Fort Donelson: Then and Now
30-90 MinutesFort Donelson: Then and Now
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Hike the Trails at Fort Donelson NB
45-90 MinutesImmerse yourself in the beauty of the historic site by hiking the park trails. You may see migratory birds, bald eagles, and lovely native wildflowers. Lovely views of the Cumberland River/Barkley Lake may be seen as well.
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Pets
60-180 MinutesPets in the Park
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Quilt Trail
30-180 MinutesQuilt Block: Joseph's Coat
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Stop by the Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center
15-45 MinutesVisitor Center
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Want to Become a Junior Ranger?
30-90 MinutesJunior Rangers
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