Murfreesboro Bands battled on eve of Stones River clash

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Bands battled on eve of Stones River clash

As published in the Murfreesboro Post, Mike West, Managing Editor Writer, December 26, 2006 One of the most unique moments of the Civil War occurred on the eve of the Battle of Stones River. Let us…

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Thanks for referencing the roles of bands in the civil War. My inspiration to research the 19th Ohio was through its band. Many here have probably seen the picture plaque of the Union band denoting the above story at the Stones River National Battlefield. It could be shared here but I think it is copyrighted.

In the near future I can share some other Civil War band stories I came across during my research.