Donelson Collection

USA History: Confederate troops strafed by the Federal Fleet in their retreat from Fort Donelson
5313516 USA History: Confederate troops strafed by the Federal Fleet in their retreat from Fort Donelson.; SeM Studio/UIG.

USA History: Major General Ulysses Grant Commander of Federal Troops at Fort Donelson
5313515 USA History: Major General Ulysses Grant Commander of Federal Troops at Fort Donelson; SeM Studio/UIG.

General Grant at the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 during the American Civil War
492373 General Grant at the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 during the American Civil War. From Famous Men and Great Events of the 19th century. ; Private Collection.

General Grant At The Battle Of Fort Donelson In 1862 During The American Civil War. From Famous Men And Great Events Of The 19Th Century

Capture Of Fort Donelson Tennessee 1862. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

RACHEL DONELSON JACKSON (1768-1828). Wife of President Andrew Jackson. Engraving and aquatint by Joseph Low, mid-late 19th century

TENNESSEE: MANSION, 1970. The Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson, Tennessee, built in 1859. Photograph, 1970

TEXAS: LETTER, 1836. Letter to Andrew Jackson Donelson written by Stephen F. Austin at Columbia, Texas, 14 October 1836, in which Austin offers Texas to the United States

FILLMORE CAMPAIGN, 1856. A campaign poster for presidential candidate Millard Fillmore and running mate Andrew Jackson Donelson, 1856

RACHEL DONELSON JACKSON (1768-1828). Wife of U. S. President Andrew Jackson. Painting by Ralph E
RACHEL DONELSON JACKSON (1768-1828). Wife of U.S. President Andrew Jackson. Painting by Ralph E.W. Earl (c1785-1838)

Simon Bolivar Buckner
SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER American Confederate general who surrendered to Grant at Fort Donelson in 1862 : editor of the Louisville Courier, governor of Kentucky. Date: 1823 - 1914

Seventh President of the United States. The death of Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage, 8 June 1845
ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). Seventh President of the United States. The death of Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage, 8 June 1845. Contemporary lithograph

BATTLE OF FORT DONELSON. Ulysses S. Grant at the storming of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, 15 February 1862. Lithograph, 1862, by Currier & Ives

CIVIL WAR: WOUNDED. Searching for the wounded by torchlight after the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 during the Civil War. Woodcut

RACHEL DONELSON JACKSON (1768-1828). Mrs. Andrew Jackson. Steel engraving, 19th century

Grand, National, American Banner. Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), Andrew Jackson Donelson (1799-1871)

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"Donelson: A Rich Tapestry of History and Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Donelson, Tennessee, where history unfolds with every step. From General Grant's triumph at the Battle of Fort Donelson during the American Civil War to the enchanting Two Rivers Mansion built in 1859, this quaint town is steeped in stories waiting to be discovered. One cannot mention Donelson without acknowledging Rachel Donelson Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson. Her grace and strength are immortalized in engravings that capture her essence as a formidable First Lady who stood by her husband's side through thick and thin. The historical significance extends beyond Tennessee's borders as well. Stephen F. Austin penned a letter to Andrew Jackson Donelson in 1836 from Columbia, Texas - a testament to their enduring friendship amidst turbulent times. Even presidential campaigns found their way to Donelson; Millard Fillmore's campaign poster from 1856 serves as a reminder that this small town played its part on the national stage. Speaking of presidents, it was here that Andrew Jackson breathed his last breath at The Hermitage on June 8th, 1845. A contemporary lithograph captures this poignant moment when America bid farewell to its seventh president. But perhaps one event stands out among all others – the Battle of Fort Donelson itself. Ulysses S. Grant led his troops fearlessly into battle against all odds on February 15th, 1862. The storming of Fort Donelson became an iconic moment etched forever in history books and immortalized through Currier & Ives' lithograph. Donelson is not just a place; it is an embodiment of resilience and determination woven into every thread of its past. As you explore its streets today, let your imagination transport you back to those pivotal moments that shaped our nation's story – where heroes fought valiantly for freedom and legacies were forged. Discover Donelson, where the echoes of history still whisper through time.