# Stones River National Battlefield Winter Living History & Battlefield Trail > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Stones River National Battlefield Visitor Center, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 - Ages: All ages welcome (Junior Ranger badge program and stroller-accessible paved historic trails) - Price: FREE admission to battlefield grounds, trails, museum, and Junior Ranger program - Organizer: National Park Service - Official page: https://www.nps.gov/stri/index.htm - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/stones-river-national-battlefield-winter-living-history-and-battlefiel--listing-10d5116fb114dc27a0df3b15 ## About Preserving 570 historic acres in Murfreesboro, Stones River National Battlefield commemorates the critical 1862 Civil War battle that shaped Tennessee history. During January and February, cool winter weather makes walking the park's seven miles of paved and crushed-stone trails both comfortable and historically evocative. Families can start at the climate-controlled Visitor Center, where children can earn an official National Park Service Junior Ranger badge by completing interactive scavenger hunts through the museum exhibits. Knowledgeable park rangers provide maps and lead winter educational talks explaining battlefield landmarks. Outside, families can stroll along the paved McFadden Ford and Slaughter Pen trails, admiring historic cast-iron cannons, ancient split-rail fences, and limestone cedar glades where white-tailed deer roam peacefully. The solemn, beautiful Hazen Brigade Monument—the oldest intact Civil War monument in the United States—offers a poignant touchstone of American courage. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved asphalt and crushed gravel pathways connect the Visitor Center, museum, national cemetery, and main monuments, ensuring smooth stroller travel. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated National Park Visitor Center with film auditorium, bench seating, drinking fountains, and clean restrooms equipped with diaper changing stations. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all ages; the Junior Ranger booklet and outdoor cannon walks are particularly captivating for kids ages 5 to 14. • Sensory Tips: Somber, quiet, and reverent atmosphere; wide open grassy fields and shaded woodland trails provide a peaceful, open environment. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Tennessee State Museum Winter History Labs & Children's Discovery Gallery](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/tennessee-state-museum-winter-history-labs-and-children-s-discovery-ga--listing-75eb609adbd7f61c2a924f4c) — Open on its own schedule · Tennessee State Museum · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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