The student chose to visit Stones River National Battlefield for an assignment to learn about local history. As a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the student was already familiar with the area's rich history but does not often directly encounter it. The Battlefield was an important site during the Civil War, making it a valuable place to learn about the events that unfolded there. There is limited published information about the Battle of Stones River and Battlefield, so experiencing it in person was especially important. The student was able to gain valuable insight by walking the grounds and learning about the battle that took place there directly from the location where the events occurred.