The Friends of Fort Defiance in Clarksville, Tennessee are sponsoring the first of what is hoped to be an annual civil war encampment/living history and ball on the weekend of August 29-30, 2009. The encampment and living history will be held at Rotary Park in Clarksville (2308 Rotary Park Drive) instead of on the fort premises due to construction work. The encampment and living history is a free event with firewood and hay/straw provided for reenactors. You must have an above ground fire ring if camping. No fire pits will be allowed by the park authorities. We are encouraging all reenactors to camp if at all possible.

The ball is a ticketed event to raise money for the new Fort Defiance Visitors Center. The ball will be hosted by the Friends of Fort Defiance at the Smith-Trahern Mansion in Clarksville from 5-9 PM on August 29. Reenactors who camp for the weekend can purchase tickets to the ball for $15 per person. Reenactors that do not camp can purchase tickets for $30 per person. Dinner will be provided at the ball, along with period music and dancing. Period dress is required for all those wishing to attend the ball.

If you are planning on attending the ball, we need to know before August 15th. We have a deadline on that date to let the caterer know what our final headcount will be.

Please contact me if you have questions or require more information.