If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.


– Rudyard Kipling

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1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC

June 14 @ 4:00 PM - June 16 @ 4:00 PM

You are invited –

1875 RECONCILIATION BIVOUAC

LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND

Greenback, TN   JUNE 14-16, 2024

In 1873, a group of Union and Confederate veterans and their families met for religious services in Greenback, Tennessee.  The next year, using lumber donated by local farmers, an open-air tabernacle shed was constructed with religious services held there EVERY year since.  The National Campground Association, the Greenback Historical Society and the Knoxville Civil War Round Table are honored to produce this living history weekend at the National (Union) Campground, a nationally and state-recognized historic site which is part of the Tennessee Civil War Trail.

  • 1875 attire requested.
  • Worship services on Saturday and Sunday.
  • History tours on site.
  • Sutler’s Row.
  • Vintage baseball games.
  • 1875 music.
  • Antique/Historic Quilts.
  • Women’s Temperance League.
  • On site rustic camping.
  • Nearby RV camping.
  • No weapons.

The general public are invited.  For additional general information or to register as a sutler, musician, re-enactor or other historic participant, contact the KCWRT at [email protected] or the GHS at [email protected].

National Campground

1849 King Rd.
Greenback, TN 37742 United States