Flag Planting Honoring the 2771 Laborers that Built Fort Negley

August 13 through December 7 marks the 164th anniversary of the construction of Fort Negley. Help honor those that were key to the Federal Army’s effort to fortify Nashville.
Over the course of those four months as many as 2771 enslaved, contraband, self-emancipated, and free Black Americans transformed St. Cloud Hill from a hill covered with oak trees into an imposing stone fortress. As few as 317 were paid for their labor and as many as 800 died in the process.
Despite these awful conditions Fort Negley and other federal fortifications became a destination for the formerly enslaved seeking freedom. Many of these laborers would go on to join the Federal Army's USCTs.

Flag Planting: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until completed.
Help us plant flags at the park entrance. Come for an hour or stay until the job is complete. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families or community groups*.
*RSVP requested, if you or your group is interested in volunteering please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
Flag Gathering will take place by early January. Keep this volunteer opportunity in mind for your student on winter break.