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Reenactor Registration for 146th Battle of Franklin

October 15-17, 2010

Military and civilian re-enactors can now register for the 146th Reenactment of the Battle of Franklin.

The registration fee is $5 per person and includes firewood and straw. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or by check with a mail-in form. You can register multiple participants at one time. A $125 bounty will be paid for the first 8 artillery units.

The event will be held as part of Franklin’s Civil War Days weekend Oct 15 – 17 at the Harlinsdale Park just north of downtown Franklin. Food vendors and period sutlers will be on site. Re-enactments are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 PM. Check back here for the latest information on events scheduled for that weekend.

Click here for more Information or click the button below to register.

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	Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Event August 6, 2010 10AM - 3PM - Murfreesboro TN August 27, 2010 10:30AM - 3:30PM - Lexington TN These are the next opportunities to share your Civil War memorabilia with archivists preparing for upcoming Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibit "Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee." Staff of the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) are planning to visit all 95 of Tennessee's counties in search of material for the upcoming exhibit which will commemorate the Civil War's 150th anniversary. Area residents are encouraged to bring in their photographs, documents and other artifacts. The archivists will scan or take digital photographs of the materials. Attendees will receive copies of the digital photographs and tips on how to preserve their Civil War memorabilia. Please see the site below for guidelines and eligibility requirements and how to schedule a reservation, along with new locations as they are added to the schedule. http://tn.gov/tsla/cwtn/events.htm
	August 28, 2010 - 3:00 PM - Sweet Tea Festival at Homestead Manor in Thompson's Station You are invited to the August 28 Sweet Tea Festival to take place on the grounds of Homestead Manor in Thompson's Station on the very ground where the March 5, 1863 battle occurred. Homestead Manor and the surrounding 36 acres have been placed under a conservation easement by owners Jay & Marcia Franks. The festival proceeds will benefit Outdoor Encounter and the planned Thompson’s Station Battlefield Park. Festival events include the Miss Sweet Tea pageant, a whole hog roast, antique car show, Kid’s On Stage concert, live music, arts and crafts, disk golf, a Civil War encampment and much more. For event hours, schedule and directions, see www.sweetteafestival.com.
	September 12, 2010 - 3:00 PM - Franklin Civil War Round Table The Franklin Civil War Round Table meets at 3PM on the second Sunday of each month at the Williamson County Library, 1314 Columbia Ave. Franklin, TN 37064 (Old BGA campus - See map). Presentations by notable historians and authors cover all aspects of the War. The Round Table is open to the public and starts at 3:00 PM. Visit http://www.franklinscharge.org/round-table for more information.
	September 13, 2010 - 6:30PM - STFB Board Meeting The monthly STFB Board Meeting is held the second Monday of each month at the Heritage Foundation conference room located in the rear of the US Post Office at Five Points in Franklin, Tennessee. This is a working Board Meeting to discuss the business and projects of STFB. All members, prospective members, and interested parties are welcome to attend. For information, call 615-500-6612.
	October 8-9, 2010 - 2010 East Tennessee Preservation Conference The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance is hosting a two-day conference Oct 8 & 9 targeted at preservation and tourism professionals. You will learn how to find funding and resources to make heritage tourism work for your community. Sessions will cover topics ranging from sustainable tourism to cemetery conservation. You will also hear from Tennessee Tourist Development Director Susan Whitaker and her team on how to use historic preservation as a tool to promote Tennessee as a top travel destination. For conference information and schedules, see www.knoxheritage.org or call 865-523-8008. Registration deadline is September 24, 2010. For information on Historic Rugby, Tennessee see www.historicrugby.org
	October 9, 2010 - Thompson's Station Festival The annual Thompson's Station Festival is scheduled for Saturday Oct 9 from 9am to 6pm. The arts and crafts event with many vendors and exhibitors will be held at the Community Park on Thompson's Station Road just off US-31. STFB will again have a festival booth, so stop by and say hello and catch upon the latest news.
	October 15-17, 2010 - Franklin Civil War Days Mark your calendars - Reenactors see below. The city sponsored Civil War Days events this year are planned for the October 15-17 weekend. Friday will have school days, re-enactments are set for Saturday and Sunday commemorating the November 30, 1864 battle. Plus, a Blue-Grey Ball is planned for Saturday night. Food vendors and period sutlers will be on site.
	Reenactor Registration for 146th Battle of Franklin October 15-17, 2010 Military and civilian re-enactors can now register for the 146th Reenactment of the Battle of Franklin. The registration fee is $5 per person and includes firewood and straw. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or by check with a mail-in form. You can register multiple participants at one time. A $125 bounty will be paid for the first 8 artillery units. The event will be held as part of Franklin’s Civil War Days weekend Oct 15 – 17 at the Harlinsdale Park just north of downtown Franklin. Food vendors and period sutlers will be on site. Re-enactments are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 PM. Check back here for the latest information on events scheduled for that weekend. Click here for more Information or click the button below to register.
	Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Event November 12-13, 2010 - The Coming of the Civil War Symposium Keynote Speaker : Sam Davis Elliott, Historian and Author Visit http://tnvacation.com/civil-war/events/ for more information and to reserve your seat.
	November 2010 - STFB Annual Membership Meeting Watch this space for details
	November 19-21, 2010 - Carnton Blue Gray Days and 146th Battle of Franklin Anniversary Carnton Plantation will hold its Blue Gray Days program the weekend of November 19-21 this year. We will publish the event schedule as it develops. On Saturday November 20, the Franklin Battlefield Task Force will conduct a memorial ceremony at the Confederate Cemetery and organize the community project of the Illumination of 10,000 candles. The Carter House will organize the annual march from Winstead Hill on the November30th battle anniversary as always. There is talk of having a small Illumination at the town square and the hospital sites as part of the anniversary events. No definite plans yet.
	December 4-5, 2010 - Mike Kent Civil War Show and Sale The largest Civil War show in the country, now featuring over 1000 tables of authentic Civil War relics, artifacts and memorabilia from the nation's top dealers and collectors. This year at the Williamson County Agricultural Expo Center.

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