Events
Come join us for some outstanding events on Saturday, November 9th.
9:30 – 11:00 Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) meeting
For more information visit here.
10:00 – 12:00 Fossil Finders
For more information visit here.
12:00- 12:30 Laborers Honor and Remembrance Ceremony
August 13 through December 7 marks the 162nd anniversary of the construction of Fort Negley. Help honor those that were key to the Federal Army’s effort to fortify Nashville. Over the course of those four months as many as 2771 enslaved, contraband, self-emancipated, and free Black Americans transformed St. Cloud Hill from a hill covered with oak trees into an imposing stone fortress. As few as 317 were paid for their labor and as many as 800 died in the process. Despite these awful conditions Fort Negley and other federal fortifications became a destination for the formerly enslaved seeking freedom. Many of these laborers would go on to join the Federal Army’s USCTs.
At noon join us for a short ceremony to honor the laborers and hear some of their stories.
12:45-2:00 Presentation of the expansion of the park to 66 acres with construction starting next year.
Join us to see images of what the park will look like. Weather permitting we will walk up to the fort to better understand the full scope of the project.
Discussion and tour will be led by Cyril Stewart, president of the Friends of Fort Negley.
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society –
Nashville Chapter Events
October 5th 9:30 am to 11:00 am: Book Your Cherished Family History
November 2nd 9:30 to 11:00 am: Researching Enslaved Ancestors
For info on other valuableAAHGS programs including free, fee-based, and members-only options visit their website.
The Nashville History Club Events
Join Nashville History Club each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for a deep dive on one facet of Nashville’s fascinating history. Authors and historians speak on topics covering everything from sports to historic neighborhoods to Civil Rights. Missed a program? Check out recordings here.
11/5 Tim O’Brien | A Walk Through Nashville’s Neon Canyon
11/12 No Meeting! Fort Negley is closed.
11/19 Bill Mckee | The Founding of the State of Tennessee
12/3 Bob Buchanan | The Buchanan Family
12/10 Dr. Angela Sutton | Above Fort Negley
Recurring Events
Fossil Finders
This program is perfect for fossil enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Join a geologist volunteer the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Email us at [email protected] to reserve your 30-minute time slot. No Fossil Finders in October. Join us for Fossils at the Fort on October 19th.
NCWRT
The Nashville Civil War Roundtable meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the third Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Join them for scholarly presentations
Nashville History Club
Join Nashville History Club each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm for a deep dive on one facet of Nashville’s fascinating history. Authors and historians speak on topics covering everything from sports to historic neighborhoods to Civil Rights. Missed a program? Check out recordings here.
SUV
The Sons of Union Veterans meets at the Fort Negley Visitors Center the fourth Tuesday every other month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Programs are open to all.
Guided Tours
Join us to learn about the rich 155+ year history of the park from one of our staff on July 29th and August 5th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Learn more here.
Guided Tours
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society – Nashville Chapter (AAGHS) holds meetings and workshops throughout the year. AAHGS exists to promote scholarly research and provide resources for historical and genealogical investigation, promotion, and preservation. Learn more here.