History is the past that led us to here. The telling of what happened depends on who one listens to and why. If one is most true to a study of history, they seek out to learn as much of the truth as they can, not just the events and dates but the stories of the people involved. Fort Pillow State Park is located on the western edge of Tennessee, about 45 miles north of Memphis. Fort Pillow was important militarily because it commanded the Mississippi River. The river has … Continue reading Fort Pillow, a history of tellings.