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    Chickamauga & Chattanooga

    National Military Park GA,TN

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  • Mountain Beautiful Trail Closure on Lookout Mountain

    Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is advising the Mountain Beautiful Trail will be closed effective January 2, 2013, and will remain closed until further notice. It is located on the east side of Lookout Mountain, above the Hardy Trail.

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April 26, 2013
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga Bicycle Ride to Moccasin Bend National Archeological District (May & June 2013)
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga have extended their partnership to include free monthly guided historical bicycle rides to Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. The monthly bike rides for May and June will take place on Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, June 13 and will begin at 6 p.m.

April 24, 2013
There's a Park for That! (April 27, 2013)
As a part of the celebration of National Park Week, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites you to join a ranger for a special 45 -minute program on the national parks, Saturday, April 27 at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, at 2:00 p.m.

April 24, 2013
The Nature of Battle - Lookout Mountain Hike (May 4, 2013)
Rangers from Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and educators from the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center have once again partnered to provide the public a unique experience at the nation’s oldest military park. On Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. take a hike through a portion of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield and learn not only the historical aspects of the battle, but the transformative beauty of this natural area. This approximately two hour program will begin at the Cravens House.

April 24, 2013
Training for a Splendid Little War (April 27, 2013)
Join volunteers of the 3rd Tennessee as they discuss the role Chickamauga Battlefield played as a training post during the Spanish American War. Programs will take place in the living history area behind the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

April 21, 2010
Lookout Mountain Free
During National Park Week, April 17-25, 2010, visitors may enter Point Park, located on historic Lookout Mountain, for free. 

April 11, 2008
Chickamauga Battlefield Partners with Outdoor Chattanooga to Provide Guided Bike Tours
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park announces free monthly guided bicycle tours of Chickamauga Battlefield April through October, 2008, made possible through a partnership with Outdoor Chattanooga.

March 04, 2008
The Generals Lady, Nadine Lvova Turchin
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Superintendent Shawn Benge invites the public to attend a special program on Saturday, March 8, 2008. 

February 07, 2008
African American History Month Events at Chickamauga Battlefield
NEW RELEASE

February 07, 2008
TWO FUTURE PRESIDENTS & THEIR ROLES IN THE CHATTANOOGA CAMPAIGN
NEWS RELEASE

August 09, 2007
37th Georgia Regiment at Point Park
The 37th Georgia Regiment will conduct Living History infantry demonstrations at Point Park on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12.

July 12, 2007
37th TN Living History Weekend
37th Tennessee Living History Group will present programs on the Chickamauga Battlefield on July 14, 15, 2007.

July 11, 2007
17th Ohio Regiment and Field Hospital at Point Park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Superintendent Shawn Benge announces a special Living History weekend for Point Park, located on historic Lookout Mountain. 

Did You Know?

Lookout Mountain gate

Each year many officers and leaders of the United States Army and our allies visit Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to study leadership and tactics employed during the Civil War battles fought here in 1863.  These visits are called Staff Rides.