The museum inside the headquarters building is quite an experience to behold. Each exhibit displays…read moredepth, history, and the simplicity of the 101st Airborne Division. It was my first visit inside the building, and it was a very peaceful and moving experience.

As the HQ of one of the most famous military units in history, you'd expect the 101st building to…read morehave some historical displays... and you'd be spot on. The structure itself is unique and sets itself apart from anything else on base. Big and blue! The first thing you might notice is the walls adorned with historical artifacts, signs and sculptures... that is if you miss the 10' obelisk outside. As you walk further in, there's an impressive Medal of Honor Rotunda with life sized jumper suspended my parachute lines in the center. Pretty Cool. Walk around. You'll see a display dedicated to Old Abe, the Eagle on the 101st insignia. My favorite was the small statue of the Paratrooper with the air-filled chute after landing. Brought back memories of trying to unclip while the parachute was nearly dragging me along the ground. Check out the pictures. Hope you enjoy.

This marker is located on a highway island next to the actual Old Post House, across the street…read morefrom one of the gates to Fort Campbell and just south of the Kentucky/Tennessee border. The building is apparently one of the oldest buildings in the area. It was closed today but the marker reads, "Located at Oak Grove, midway between Clarksville and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Old Post Office served as a stop for the triweekly stagecoaches which operated between Nashville and the Ohio River towns. This building was erected in the 1830's or earlier and has also been used as a post office, church storeroom, and residence." There is parking available. [Review 16329 overall - 272 in Tennessee - 1836 of 2021.]

Beautiful historical mansion in Clarksville, TN. I plan going back to do a tour. Their Christmas…read moreevent was amazing and delightful. It was worth every minute. So much love and Christmas wonder. Decor was beautiful. If you ever visit Clarksville, this is the place to visit! I had to shoot photographs quickly of my friend and her family. We had limited time since they closed at 5 pm. Her children had so much fun trying different poses, sitting with Santa, and trying lamb for the first time. It was fun and educational. The staff was inviting and very hospitable. Most lovely Christmas event in my life so far!

This is a very beautiful exhibit they have an exhibit also downstairs for the kids where they have…read morea really neat bubble exhibit where you could play with bubbles and learn a little bit about them and they have a play area for the kids which is really cool and then above they have a bunch of different historical facts about the house and history this place was definitely a cool check out for anyone who is into history they also have a little art room where kids can go in and make a little crafts it's pretty cool for the family I definitely recommend checking out it is right across the street from the courthouse so if you're ever in the generalI definitely recommend checking this place out and they have a lot of cute souvenirs down at the souvenir shop

Right before fall, I decided to go on a road trip with my father, who loves Civil War history. We…read morehad done everything from Gettysburg, Perryville, Camp Wildcat, Fort Sumter, Antietam/Sharpsburg, Leesburg, and Fort Sullivan. So, I decided to revisit the Jefferson Davis Monument, which I had initially visited in 2011 with a colleague from Madras, India, who wanted to see some historical places in Kentucky during a trip to Fort Campbell. It was a pleasant morning drive from central Kentucky to Fairview, Kentucky, which is the birthplace of Jefferson Davis. At the visitors' center, they offer a video describing Davis' life and the construction of the monument. Also, some post cards, books, and magnets souvenirs on the monument and the Civil War. We learned that he married the daughter of the 12th U.S. president, Zachary Taylor. She died three months later of malaria. Besides being the President of the Confederacy, he was a West Point graduate, Secretary of War under President Pierce, and a U.S. senator from Mississippi. We found it interesting that Davis was never tried for treason especially since the government could easily make out a prima facie case that Davis had committed treason by levying war against the United States. However, we learned that Davis could defend his suit by arguing that the session of his then-home state of Mississippi had removed his United States citizenship and his duty of loyalty to the Union, therefore rendering him in capable of committing treason against the United States. Next, you can pay an $8.00 fee to take an elevator to the observation level. The views span for miles, and we saw some Amish on horse and buggy, along with some farmers tending their land. The guide was Tim, who offered additional information about the monument: a 351-foot obelisk, the third-tallest in the US after the Washington Monument and the San Jacinto Monument. The concrete walls are 7 feet thick at the base and 2.5 feet thick at the top. Finally, the area is well maintained, and we sat on a park bench and ate lunch as time went by; besides, people are always in a rush, and often don't enjoy the moment of peace, especially after escaping the hassle of the city.

The fourth largest concrete monument in the United States is a tribute the the President of the…read moreConfederacy who was born here in Kentucky before going on to lead the group of states that seceded from the Union. I was here super early and that gave me the opportunity to explore the grounds undisturbed. No one in any of my pictures but that does mean that I was unable to visit the top of the monument. There is plenty of parking, lots of picnic sites and a playground. Restrooms are available during business hours. We're in very rural Kentucky so there is not much else nearby. [Review 1226 of 2024 - 258 in Kentucky - 22249 overall]

I did most of driving from St Louis here. The visitor center is under remodeling so it is in a…read moretrailer now. Watched a short video on Uysses Grant, General Buckman and the battle the Union won over the Confederates here. Drove to all sites, cemetery and Dover Hotel where the south surrendered.

The cemetery is part of the free Fort Donelson National Battlefield tour. The grounds were well…read morekept. One of the building on site offers a little bit of information. Beautiful national cemetery. "In July 1862, Congress passed legislation giving the President of the United States the authority to purchase land for the establishment of cemeteries "for soldiers who shall die in the service of their country". The legislation effectively began the national cemetery system. In 1863, the Union Army abandoned the Confederate works and constructed a new fortification on the ground that became the cemetery site. A freedmen's community developed around the new Union fort. Four years later, this same site was selected for the establishment of the Fort Donelson National Cemetery and 670 Union soldiers were reinterred here. These soldiers (which included 512 unknowns) had been buried on the battlefield, in local cemeteries, in hospital cemeteries, and in nearby towns. These totals include five known and nine unknown soldiers from the United States Colored Troops. The high percentage of unknown soldiers can be attributed to the haste in cleaning up the battlefield and the fact that civil war soldiers did not carry government-issued identification. In 1867, Fort Donelson Cemetery was established as the final resting for Union soldiers and sailors initially buried in the Fort Donelson area."

Wow, the Nashville Parthenon is breathtaking. After paying the $15 admission fee. We immediately…read moreheaded to the Naos to see Athena. After admiring her beautiful statue, we walked through the galleries and treasury. I've been wanting to visit Nashville's Parthenon for years and it was everything I hoped it would be. Check out the website before visiting. It seems to be kept updated with closures, hours, and local events. Plus it contains a wealth of information regarding the exhibits with visitor guides and audio tours.

I enjoyed the history surrounding the Parthenon, and enjoyed reading all the information…read more Tickets were $15 per person. I felt like paying for the experience, there should have been more. I expected a lot more exhibits, there were a lot of empty spaces and although I thought the student artwork was fabulous there wasn't much else to look at beyond the Athena statue, it was beautiful. I think my favorite part of the visit was the massive doors in the room with Athena were closed and locked with a school locker sized masterlock, it was hilarious to me.

Great building with tons of history and character.... also where I had to go to court.....This…read morebuilding is AMAZING...I had to go here today for court..so I was so excited to able to enter the building. There is a historical market: The cornerstone was laid Sept. 19, 1877, by President Rutherford B. Hayes on the first visit of a president to the South since the Civil War. Opened in 1882 at 701 Broadway, it originally housed the city's post office on the ground floor. The federal Treasury Department offices were on the second, and Justice Department and courtrooms on the third I went a little early so I could walk around the building and take some really nice photos of this building..The character of the Architecture reminds me of Victorian Artistry.. Additional Historical information I found on the internet about this building: A beautiful, stately, ornate building that served the Nashville area for almost a century before being cast aside, the Customs House is a reminder of what government can do right with architecture. It is one of the finest pieces of Victorian architecture in Tennessee and was abuzz with activity until the late 20th century when the United States government decided it didn't want the building anymore. Fortunately, the Nashville Metropolitan Government did, and took possession of the building for redevelopment. 1877 - The cornerstone of this building is laid by President Hayes. 1882 - The clock tower is completed. 1903 - The rear portion of the building is completed. 1916 - The wings of the building are completed. 1972 - The building is added to the National Register of Historic Places. 1979 - Ownership is transferred from the federal government to the local government. When President Rutherford B. Hayes laid the cornerstone of the Customs House on September 19, 1877, it symbolized the end of Southern Reconstruction after the Civil War. Approval for a federal building dates to 1856, but construction delays and the Civil War caused Nashville to wait for more than twenty years for a facility to house federal courts, customs, and post office. Treasury architect William Appleton Potter designed this grand example of the Victorian Gothic style. From its massive yet ornate stone block a central clock tower soars. The many rich details, such as the Gothic lancet windows and a deeply inset triple-arch entrance, make this an exceptional example of Victorian Gothic architecture. In the 1990s the Customs House was declared surplus property by the federal government and was turned over to Metro Nashville government which worked toward its renovation and reuse. The building is now leased from the city by a private firm which renovated its interior and leases the space to office tenants - a significant milestone in historic preservation in Nashville. I am not sure if everyone is interested in the historical aspect of the building, this surplus Federal Property is now owned by Nashville Metro. I hope it is NEVER DESTROYED...

If you got some time to do some sightseeing this is a great building to take a few moments to…read moreappreciate! The design of the building was just beautiful. With the crazy life of bars, listening to music, hopping from place to place in downtown, this was a great place to just sit and admire the building. Take a few pictures of this place some up close on the sidewalk and maybe even across the street if your into the whole I need an entire full length picture. Traffic does not seem to be busy at all during the week around 7-8ish.

I love Patsy... what a shame of her and the others passing in 1963 due to pilot error. Bless Patsy,…read moreHawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Thank you for the music.

We love you, Patsy!…read more What a moving moment for me to be able to visit the crash site and memorial of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hankshaw Hawkins, and Randy Hughes. I was visiting alone, and a random dude in a truck pulled up and parked right next to me, didn't even get out of his truck, so I got a little spooked and didn't get to stay as long as I wanted. I'm so very glad I made the drive out nonetheless.

Driving along this quiet road, I saw this historical sign. Being a history fanatic, I pulled over…read moreand had to learn what this piece of land represented within the moving sands of time. Other than this sign on the road, there was nothing to indicate that this house was anything but a private residence. However, the exterior of the house was stunning. We need to preserve these spots, we need to remember that history is formed by moments and lives.