We are the Friends of @FortNegley, a Union Civil War Fortification built by the enslaved & defended by the United States Colored Troops in the heart of TN.
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24 Oct 2025
Don’t miss this chance to relax, hang out with friends, connect with nature, and explore a part of Nashville’s history. Learn more: fortnegleypark.org/events-2/
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18 Jun 2025
TOMORROW: Meet the new Friends of Fort Negley Board Members at Juneteeth615 from 5-8pm. The event includes history tours, Ultimate Kid Zone, Taste of Freedom food trucks, and Freedom Fireworks display. RSVP for this free event: shorturl.at/EthWO
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10 Jun 2025
This Juneteenth, meet the new board members of the Friends of Fort Negley and celebrate at Fort Negley Park! Experience the Living History Tours, Ultimate Kid Zone, Taste of Freedom Food Trucks, and Freedom Firework Display. RSVP for this free event: shorturl.at/EthWO
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20 Mar 2025
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Membership Meeting TODAY. There will be social time from 5:30-6:00pm and the meeting from 6:00-7:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Reserve your seat: zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-ann…
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18 Mar 2025
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Membership Meeting March 20th. There will be social time from 5:30-6:00pm and the meeting from 6:00-7:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Reserve your seat: zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-ann…
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19 Dec 2024
Join the African American Cultural Alliance today at 12:00pm to honor the Black soliders who fought during the Battle of Nashville in 1864. We hope to see you there!
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12 Dec 2024
Tomorrow is School Day! If you would like to bring your school please email us at fortnegley@nashville.gov to set up a time to attend. Join us each day 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for living history.
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10 Dec 2024
Don't forget to join us for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville. We will have living history this December 13, 14, & 15. Find more details on all the events happening around town: bit.ly/49iyGFj
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6 Dec 2024
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville. Join us for living history this December 13, 14, & 15. Find more details on our events here: bit.ly/49iyGFj
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3 Dec 2024
Join FOFN Board Member @DrAngelaSutton for Nashville History Club's meeting titled "Above Fort Negley" on December 10th at 1:00 pm in the @FortNegley Visitors Center. Free and open to the public. #nashvillethingstodo
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Friends of Fort Negley retweeted
Great news! The short documentary, What Happened to Bass Street, is going on its festival journey. May the unbridled enthusiasm of the Juneteenth test screening at @FortNegley follow this film wherever it goes.
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Friends of Fort Negley retweeted
22 Nov 2024
Be sure to check out all the BON160 events going on at Nashville's other historic sites.
aacanashville.com
@BelmontMansion
@BelleMeadePlant
@HistoricTN1799
battleofnashvilletrust.org
@NashCem
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Friends of Fort Negley retweeted
22 Nov 2024
The Federal Army’s decisive victory was secured with the service of more than 10,000 black soldiers organized in segregated units called the US Colored Troops.
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22 Nov 2024
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville. Join us for living history this December 13, 14, & 15. Find more details on our events here: nashville.gov/departments/pa…
@CivilWarTrails
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8 Nov 2024
TOMORROW: Join @FortNegley for the Laborers Honor and Remembrance Ceremony from 12-12:30 pm to honor those that were key to the Federal Army’s effort to fortify Nashville. #Nashville
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16 Oct 2024
Help us envision a future for @FortNegley that honors its significance as one of the nation’s most important historical sites. Join us for ‘Fort Negley Phase One’, an interactive, immersive experience for the community TODAY at the Visitor's Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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16 Oct 2024
Help us envision a future for @FortNegley that honors its significance as one of the nation’s most important historical sites. Join us for ‘Fort Negley Phase One’, an interactive, immersive experience for the community Oct. 16th at the Visitor's Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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28 Sep 2024
Join us TODAY at 2:00pm for our next Path to Freedom lecture ‘Ain’t Gon’ Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round’ Black and White Women and the Underground Rail Road a public lecture by Margaret Washington, Ph.D. Reserve your spot @FortNegley! FOFNP.org/PTF2024
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27 Sep 2024
Join us TOMORROW, September 29th at 2:00pm for our next Path to Freedom lecture ‘Ain’t Gon’ Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round’ Black and White Women and the Underground Rail Road a public lecture by Margaret Washington, Ph.D. Reserve your spot today! FOFNP.org/PTF2024
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23 Sep 2024
Join us Saturday, September 29th at 2:00pm for our next Path to Freedom lecture ‘Ain’t Gon’ Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round’ Black and White Women and the Underground Rail Road a public lecture by Margaret Washington, Ph.D. Reserve your spot today! FOFNP.org/PTF2024
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