30-180 MinutesFree
Quilt Trail
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Quilt Block: Joseph's Coat
This is one portion of the Stewart County Arts & Heritage Quilt Trail. The automobile tour will take you to locations within the city and in the rural areas of Stewart County, TN. Some quilt blocks may have been moved. Please refer to the map quilt tour sheets for specific driving directions and information. You may find these tour sheets within the NPGallery or by requesting a paper copy at the Fort Donelson Visitor Center. This project was made possible by the Stewart County Arts & Heritage Council, the Stewart County Public LIbrary, the Mayor Office (former Mayor Rick Joiner), the Five Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, and the Lower Mississippi Delta Inititative (LMDI) - National Park Service. NPGallery Asset Detail (nps.gov)
Tags
Scenic DrivingAfrican American HeritageScenic ViewsCivil Warquiltsart and educationDriving tourArts CultureWomen's History
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Details
Duration
30-180 Minutes
Duration Details
This auto tour may take as little as 30 minutes or up to three hours.
Fees
Free
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
This is a self-guided driving tour, which will take you to various points in the city of Dover and into the county. It was designed by the Stewart County Arts and Heritage Council, with assistance from federal and state partners. The quilt blocks may be found on old barns, businesses, or visitor centers. Some blocks may have been moved or relocated to another site. Make sure that you have plenty of fuel for the trip, as the distances from the city are sometimes over 20 miles. Addresses for the quilt trail are listed on the sheet. For further assistance, please contact the Ranger at the park Visitor Center.
Pets
Yes — Yes, in your automobile only.
Reservations
No — None required.
Age Info
From the very young to the elderly will enjoy seeing the quilt blocks and learning the background of each quilt design or story.
Location
Fort Donelson NB Visitor Center