Battlefield Visitor Center

Stones River National Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum

The park’s official Ohio regimental research file identifies primary and secondary materials about Wilson J. Vance and his Medal of Honor award for actions at Stones River. This is a verified NPS archival and research relationship, not evidence that Vance’s original medal is held or displayed at the visitor center.

MOH-MUS-000126Evidence reviewed 2026-10-12Open to the public

Historic artillery position and cannon exhibits at Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee.Photo: National Park Service / Buddy Secor; Public domain (U.S. National Park Service) · Public domain (U.S. National Park Service) ↗ · Source ↗

Historical context

About this institution

Stones River National Battlefield preserves terrain from the 1862-1863 battle near Murfreesboro, along with the cemetery, educational facilities, historic artifacts and park archives. The National Park Service maintains museum collections and documents used for interpretation and research; historical military objects are associated with the battlefield and surrounding Civil War experience.

Why it matters to Medal of Honor research

Research the documented Medal of Honor connection through the institution source and the named recipient index. Distinguish physical custody, historical interpretation, and visitor access rather than assuming that all related medals or objects are currently displayed.

Collection guide

What to look for

The following highlights summarize the strongest verified reasons to include this institution in the archive. They are a planning guide, not a promise that every object is on view at all times.

Stones River battlefield interpretation and park museum

NPS archival file on Wilson J. Vance Medal of Honor award

Regimental letters, diaries and original battlefield research material

National Cemetery and memorial landscape

Verified connections

Medal of Honor relationships

1 total

Archival collection

Wilson J. Vance

The National Park Service Ohio regimental research file references Wilson J. Vance’s Medal of Honor award for actions at Stones River, together with regimental correspondence and relevant scholarship. The connection is to the battlefield archive and research resources, not the original medal.

Record: NPS Stones River Ohio regimental reference file

Verified 2026-10-11 · Current, display status not specified

Evidence sources and scope

Stones River National Battlefield: Ohio Regiment research file of Wilson J Vance ↗National Park Service
Stones River National Battlefield: museum and archive collections ↗National Park Service

Evidence supports the specific stated connection; current public display of an original medal is not inferred.

Collection focus

Historical specialties

Civil War battlefieldNational Park Service museum collectionsMedal of Honor archival research

Service connections

U.S. Army

Visitor planning

Visit the park’s battlefield and museum interpretation. Researchers interested in Wilson J. Vance or regimental records can review the National Park Service research files and schedule archive access in advance.

3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37129
United States

Open location in OpenStreetMap ↗Official website ↗Current visitor information ↗Collection or exhibit information ↗

Park archival research requires an appointment, separate from regular visitor-center admission.
The Vance connection is to research documents, not asserted original-medal custody.
M040 adds a qualified, source-backed map point for visitor orientation; it does not claim a surveyed entrance coordinate.

Admission prices, opening schedules, installation rules, and object availability are left to the institution because they can change.

Access status

Open to the public

Map point: 35.88057, -86.43478 · Verified Openstreetmap Building

Institution sources

Stones River National Battlefield: Ohio Regiment research file of Wilson J Vance ↗National Park Service · Priority 1
Stones River National Battlefield: museum and archive collections ↗National Park Service · Priority 1
Stones River National Battlefield Visitor Center map record ↗Mapcarta / OpenStreetMap · Priority 5

Archive standard

“Original Medal of Honor” relationships require direct source evidence. A location record is not described as a current public display unless the institution confirms display status.