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The Dover Hotel (Surrender House)

An eagle perched on a cannon.

Nathan Bedford Forrest emerged from the battle at Fort Donelson as a prominent soldier after his refusal to surrender to the Union forces.

A collection of maps portraying many different aspects of Fort Donelson and the surrounding areas during the time of the Battle in 1862.

Entrance to the museum and bookstore.

Fort Donelson has recreated the batteries from the battle.

Fort Donelson holds an annual celebration to commemorate veterans past and present.

This sign leads visitors to the Dover Hotel.

The exhibits depict the events that took place at the Dover Hotel

U.S. Grant was a Union General and future president who won a decisive battle at Fort Donelson.