Fort Donelson

    In February of 2006, a small group of Living Historians from across the country were invited by the National Park Service to portray the 30th Tennessee in garrison at Ft. Donelson.  The event was organized by our close friends in the Independent Rifles.  In spite of temperatures hovering around 15 degrees, nearly 70 men participated in three day interpretive program.  In return for persevering through the cold, we were treated to a first-rate event with some wonderful first person experiences and scenarios. 

Attendees from the PPM L to R: Justin Runyon, Jason Adams, & Scott Busenbark	The Officers Quarters L to R: Justin Runyon, Matt Woodburn, & Justin Morris
A near futile effort to stay warm	The men crowd around a package from home
Sgt. Landrum issues the vinegar ration for the prevention of scurvy.	An impromptu church service is called on Sunday morning.
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