Field Trip Change--Important Notice
Dear Parents,
After careful review of our field trip plans, we have determined
that the drive to our original destination, which is 2.5 hours one way,
will deeply impact the amount of time students would have to enjoy their
experience. There is also the possibility of inclement weather
Thursday night/early Friday morning. With those two things taken into
consideration, the 5th grade team has decided to change our destination
to Fort Pillow. Fort Pillow is located about 40 miles North of Memphis
along the Mississippi River. We have reserved the park's pavillion for
our use and plan to visit the museum and view the film provided by the
park. We also plan to take advantage of the many trails in the park.
Dr. Copeland has given permission for students to wear jeans, spirit
shirts (or uniform polos), and old tennis shoes (no sandals, Crocs, or
dress shoes) Friday for our trip.
We would like to ask parents to still meet at Campus by 7:30 in
order to avoid the arrival traffic and arrive at the park before 9:00.
Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation with this. We
appreciate everything you do to help make Campus the wonderful place it
is.
Fort Pillow State Park — Tennessee State Parks
Located
on the western edge of Tennessee, approximately 40 miles north of
Memphis, Fort Pillow State Historic Park is rich in historic and
archaeological significance. Steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi
River made this area a strategic location during the Civil War. The fort
was originally built by Confederate troops in 1861 and named after
General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County. It was abandoned in 1862 due
to the Union Navy’s advancement along the Mississippi River. The area
became a state park in 1971. The 1,642 acre Fort Pillow is known for its
well-preserved breastworks and reconstructed inner fort. The park’s
museum offers Civil War artifacts including a canon and interpretive
displays relating to the history of Fort Pillow. There is a 12 minute
video on the 1864 Battle shown by request as well as tours of the museum
and restored fortifications. The museum is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch is still provided! We will send home a map with where to meet by tomorrow.
