The Emancipation Proclamation 164th Anniversary Programs
Partner Event
January 1, 2027 @ 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Stones River National Battlefield
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The timing of the Battle of Stones River was driven by President Abraham Lincoln's desire to secure success on the battlefield on or about January 1, 1863, to support the Emancipation Proclamation. This battle proved to be the victory Lincoln wanted.
Spend the day exploring the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the war, its outcomes, and one our society today. Programs will begin at the visitor center.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
11 AM - Forever Free - Join a ranger guided reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and discuss the impact that document had on the nation during and after the Civil War (30 minutes)
1 PM - Slave, Solder, Citizen - Discover the story of William Holland and his journey that saw him go from being enslaved to owning his own property
2 PM - Rising From the Ashes - Join a ranger for a special caravan tour through the heart of the battlefield where formerly enslaved people created a community named Cemetery following the Civil War. (60 minutes)
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