On
Saturday, April 1, 2017, history
buffs, community leaders and the R. E. Lee Camp S C V of Germantown will team
up with the Civil War Trust at more than 130 sites in 30 states to answer the
call to service on Park Day. Celebrating over 20 successful years, Park Day has
attracted volunteers of all ages and abilities bound by their dedication to
serving their communities at historic sites nationwide.
In
Germantown the R E Lee Camp will host a Park Day event beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Needs range from marker cleaning to brush removal. Refreshments will be
provided free of charge thanks to Jody's Donuts & Bakery of 420 Germantown
Pkwy. A local historian will also be
available to describe the park’s significance. For more information about Park
Day at Fort Germantown Park, please contact Tarry Beasley 901/240-2014.
WHAT: Park
Day volunteer event at Fort Germantown
WHERE: Meet
at Fort Germantown 3085 Honey Tree Dr.Germantown, Tennessee
The R. E.
Lee Camp S C V is a nonprofit historical and educational organization dedicated
to preserving the history of the War of Northern Aggression in our community
and Germantown, Tenn.
The Civil War Trust is the
largest and most effective nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation
of America’s hallowed battlegrounds. To
date, the Trust has preserved close to 45,000 acres of battlefield land in 23
states. Learn more at Civilwar.org.
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