“Blow everything you know”: Civil War Bugle Calls

Park Event · Fort Donelson National Battlefield · Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM

Buglers played an important role in the American Civil War. Child and adult buglers issued daily orders throughout camp, provided orders on the battlefield, and helped rally troops.

Join us and hear some of the bugle calls soldiers at Fort Donelson heard over 160 years ago.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).