Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of Stones River National Cemetery August 30, 2008

'Hallowed Ground' is a program dedicated to allowing visitors to appreciate the cost of war through the stories of soldiers and their loved ones who are buried in Stones River National Cemetery. A ranger will lead the group on a lantern lighted walk through the cemetery and stop at several gravesites where volunteers portraying soldiers and civilians will share stories taken from the letters and diaries of the period. The program last about an hour. Videotaping, flash photography, and flashlights are not permitted during the program. Reservations are required.