December 16, 2014
Remembering 150 Years: Ed Bearss Comes To Nashville
On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, the Battle of Nashville Preservation Society and Travellers Rest hosted speaker Ed Bearss on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Nashville.
On this same day in 1864, the United States army decisively defeated the Confederate army in the last major battle of the Civil War in the west. This presentation is part of the 150th Sesquicentennial Civil War Ceremonies to commemorate and remember the Battle of Nashville.
Mr. Bearss is the most noted speaker on the Civil War and is still giving tours at age 91. Jim Kay, treasurer of the Battle of Nashville Preservation Society noted that “we are so pleased to have Ed come to Nashville.” The event at Travellers Rest was sold out, and the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Battle of Nashville came to an end. “It was a great finale to our preservation efforts,” Kay said.
Below are photos of the Travellers Rest event, taken by Elaine Kay:
