Next CWT tour

[dlavin]

I was going to suggest Nashville/Franklin/Stones River, stay maybe in Brentwood

Nashville is centralized sorta. Easy to get into and out of airport. Traffic sucks though. But if primary targets are south should be ok

 

[farmerjohn]

How about going further West before returning East?

I'd suggest the Missouri-Arkansas border region.

We'd have Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, and Prairie Grove all together in driving distance, all very, exceptionally well preserved battlefields that don't get enough love from the Civil War community, (the Grant-Lee obsessions of so many drives me bonkers, there were other leaders), and Springfield, Missouri and Fayetteville, Arkansas have grown so much to have excellent accommodations. As for the growth it is extremely bad, before to long Prairie Grove and Wilson's Creek will be completely surrounded by urban growth, so now, or next year rather would be a good time to see them before it's completely ruined.

Besides, they are real gems in comparison to battlefields in Virginia, Tennessee, or Mississippi. Not covered in hundreds of monuments, the ground is pretty close to how it was back then and one get a way better idea of how it looked than in Vicksburg or other places.

Just a thought....

encroachment upon pea ridge is happening at lightning speed. also while at prairie grove , ya need to see cane hill. its worth the short drive. also the federal house in Fayetteville[ battle of fayettevillle. maybe also cross hollows in rogers[ mudtown] as it was also known as.

 

[Nathanb1]

Just looked at rooms for Franklin...somewhat cheaper than Vicksburg--just random picking shows Hampton Inn $119; Baymont $69; Candlewood Suites $79. I just looked quickly at Travelocity, but there you go. Lots of variety and price range. LOL, or you can get a house pretty near the Carter House for $650

 

[Nathanb1]

The Battle of Franklin Trust has been instrumental in saving Franklin. It's a great model for any place thinking about preserving their battlefields and making them a tourist destination. I can vouch for the crowds at Carnton and the Carter House...

@EricAJacobson is the director of the Trust. They can do tours for us. @bdtex , have any other recommendations for Franklin/Spring Hill?

The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust manages three historic homes in Middle Tennessee, Carter House, Carnton, and Rippavilla.

boft.org

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

encroachment upon pea ridge is happening at lightning speed. also while at prairie grove , ya need to see cane hill. its worth the short drive. also the federal house in Fayetteville[ battle of fayettevillle. maybe also cross hollows in rogers[ mudtown] as it was also known as.

All reasons why I recommended that region for next years stop. As for Cane Hill I especially enjoy that place, though their complete disdain for their CW history is a headscratcher, they have no interest and focus on other periods, and folks get bent out of shape when a budget flick films CW stuff there. The CW battle of Cane Hill is literally the only thing noteworthy in that towns whole history.

My recent travels up yonder- https://civilwartalk.com/threads/cw-stops-on-a-work-trip.160306/

 

[Drew]

LOL. Better yet, we can ask our friends from Texas and further to drive to St. Albans, Vermont. There, they will get a better understanding of the War Between the States what with there picture taken beneath a bank atrium.

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

LOL. Better yet, we can ask our friends from Texas and further to drive to St. Albans, Vermont. There, they will get a better understanding of the War Between the States what with there picture taken beneath a bank atrium.

I vote no....

 

[Drew]

Seriously, Tennessee is about as central as one can get and easiest on most travelers. It's early yet, we'll put it to a vote later on.

 

[DixieRifles]

Seriously, Tennessee is about as central as one can get and easiest on most travelers. It's early yet, we'll put it to a vote later on.

Central now AND Tennessee was the center of a lot of campaigns and battles.

I agree— continue to discuss before deciding.
What is the approx Month are we talking about??

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

I'll admit, there are some sites in Tennessee I'd like to see. Fort Donelson, Fort Pillow, Hurst's Nation, and some other Bedford Forrest sites.

 

[Ethan S.]

Perryville, Culpeper (Culpeper is awesome, best place ever, just sayin'... then again, I'm biased), Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Harpers Ferry, Berkeley Springs (once again, biased), Charleston, I can think of more if you'd like...

Perhaps next year I'll have a drivers license, though I've already promised my arrowhead guys that I'd make it up to Rhode Island. Not too many battlefields in Rhode Island, I guess.

 

[farmerjohn]

I'll admit, there are some sites in Tennessee I'd like to see. Fort Donelson, Fort Pillow, Hurst's Nation, and some other Bedford Forrest sites.

fort Donelson is pretty awesome. very well taken care of.

 

[bdtex]

Central now AND Tennessee was the center of a lot of campaigns and battles.

I agree— continue to discuss before deciding.
What is the approx Month are we talking about??

A lot of us did the Chattanooga sites last year during our Ringgold/Chickamauga tour.

 

[bdtex]

@EricAJacobson is the director of the Trust. They can do tours for us. @bdtex , have any other recommendations for Franklin/Spring Hill?

That would cost us,I believe. There is a per person fee for the Carter House,Lotz House and Carnton. Spring Hill,Winstead Hill and Fort Granger are free to the public but I think we would have to pay for guides from the Franklin Preservation Trust. I could be wrong about that.

 

[bdtex]

One thing to keep in mind is that these are not bus tours. These are car caravan tours(6-8 cars minimum) and the tours are 2.5 days(Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning). Traffic and travel distance have to be taken into account and not everyone in attendance has a cellphone or GPS. Vicksburg was a perfect venue for this kind of tour.

 

[Harms88]

Whatever is decided will end up costing me a plane ticket. lol So wherever it is will most likely be the same cost.

 

[DixieRifles]

A lot of us did the Chattanooga sites last year during our Ringgold/Chickamauga tour.

Yes, I recall that.
I would like a tour of Nashville or Knoxville as I have not been to those battlefields. I have been to Stones River but would like a tour of it.
Johsonville is also a nice stop for Forrest fans.

 

[DixieRifles]

Oops

 

[Ethan S.]

Perryville is a decent driving tour, but much better for walking.

 

[archieclement]

Its looking more and more if anyone wanted a eastern muster they better start advocating