Junior Ranger Day!

Park Event · Fort Donelson National Battlefield · Aug 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

Come Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day with us at Fort Donelson National Battlefield! Join us on Sunday at the Fort Donelson Visitor Center for special hands on Junior Ranger activities. Families are invited to step back in time and explore what life was like for Civil War infantry soldiers and artillerists. • On the hour: Learn how infantry soldiers marched, drilled, and lived in camp. • On the half hour: Discover what it took to fire field artillery. Earn your Junior Ranger badge and become part of America’s story!

Source: National Park Service (public domain).