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Roots of Remembrance at Stones River National Cemetery in Murfreesboro
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM
- Venue
- Stones River National Battlefield
3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 - Cost
- Not listed
- Organizer
- Stones River National Battlefield
When and where is the Roots of Remembrance at Stones River National Cemetery in Murfreesboro?
The Roots of Remembrance at Stones River National Cemetery takes place on October 24, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It starts at 11:00 AM. It is held at Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway. Cost is not listed, so check with the organizer. Details come from the event organizer, so confirm any last-minute changes with them before you go.
About This Event
Stones River National Battlefield and the Friends of the Stones River National Battlefield lead Roots of Remembrance, a guided walk through Stones River National Cemetery in Murfreesboro with stops at some of the cemetery's oldest trees. Participants learn about these living witnesses to more than a century of commemoration and memory, along with the history of the national cemetery and the stories of the veterans who rest there. Walks begin at 11 AM and 2 PM at the cemetery rostrum, last about 60 minutes and cover about half a mile, with part of the route over uneven terrain. Visitors park in the visitor center lot and enter the national cemetery using the signalized crosswalk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Roots of Remembrance at Stones River National Cemetery?
Roots of Remembrance takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with walks at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Each walk lasts about 60 minutes. All times are Central Time.
Where does Roots of Remembrance begin?
The walks begin at the Stones River National Cemetery rostrum at Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Visitors should park in the visitor center parking lot and enter the national cemetery using the signalized crosswalk.
How long is the Roots of Remembrance walk?
Each walk lasts about 60 minutes and covers about half a mile, and part of the route is over uneven terrain.
Who organizes Roots of Remembrance?
Roots of Remembrance is presented by Stones River National Battlefield and the Friends of the Stones River National Battlefield.
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