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Civil War

Visiting Tennessee means you aren’t just learning about Civil War history — you’re experiencing it. Battlegrounds, relics and reenactments are waiting all over the state, ready to teach you something new.  

Whether you’re exploring multiple cities on a road trip or spending some time in one city, Civil War history is an important part of the state you won’t want to miss. Browse locations below by region to start planning your trip.

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West Tennessee

Shiloh National Military Park
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Shiloh National Military Park

One of the best preserved Civil War Battlefields in the Nation!

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Campgrounds & RV Parks

Battlefield Campground

Enjoy a trip to see the history of the Battle at Shiloh National Military Park.

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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse
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Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

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Battle of Shiloh Anniversary
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Battle of Shiloh Anniversary

On the first week of April each year.

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Parkers Crossroads Battlefield
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Parkers Crossroads Battlefield

Seven marked sites can be visited on a self-guided driving tour

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Britton Lane Civil War Battlefield

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Middle Tennessee

visitors enter a large historic log home
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Historic Collinsville

Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement

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Belmont Mansion
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Belmont Mansion

Historic house museum circa 1853

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Iron Museum
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Cumberland Furnace Historic District

Historic village of Cumberland Furnace, the site of the first ironworks in the region which later became Middle Tennessee. Bell improved the efficiency of the furnace and made his iron plantation more self sufficient.

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Historic Rose Mont in Gallatin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville
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Historic Rose Mont

Historic Rose Mont in Gallatin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville

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Brother against brother - father against son! A nation divided like never before.
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Civil War Museum/ Scenic Driving Tour

Step back in time to a simpler world in many ways, yet far more complicated than we can imagine with our day to day lives.

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Exterior Front Entrance of Rippavilla
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Rippa Villa

Pictured is the grand front entrance of Rippavilla.

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East Tennessee

The Outside of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Visitor Center
Museums

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Andrew Johnson served as our Nation's 17th President, tasked with restoring the Nation after the American Civil War. Visit the places that shaped him on his path to the Presidency.

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pioneer life log cabin
Museums

The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

History Loves Company! Come explore the history and heritage of McMinn county Tennessee. The Battle of Athens, The USS Charles Ware Exhibit and much more.

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Arthur McArthur is depicted carrying the Union flag during the Battle of Missionary Ridge
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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The Heritage Center serves as an engaging storyteller and shares the real-life experiences of Medal of Honor recipients on their infamous day when they demonstrated extraordinary heroism under the most difficult circumstances.

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General Longstreet Museum
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General Longstreet Museum

Relive the Winter of 1863-64 at this authentic Civil War museum

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Dark, haunted graveyard in front of a church with a hazy light from behind church
Tours

US Ghost Adventures - Knoxville Ghosts

Knoxville serves as the site where famed film director Quentin Tarantino spent his early years, but the city’s horrific past is anything but make-believe.

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Dark, spooky amusement park with hauntingly illuminated lights
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US Ghost Adventures - Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour

Embark on a Gatlinburg ghost tour to discover the city’s deadly past that comes to life in the darkest of night.

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