• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

    Kennesaw Mountain

    National Battlefield Park Georgia

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  • Parking Lot Closure for Construction

    The Visitor Center parking lot will be closed tomorrow, June 12, 2013, from 6:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please plan alternate routes, and parking will be available in the Old Highway 41 Parking Lot. Contact Number: 770-427-4686 x0

  • Lane Closures on Old Highway 41 (Barrett Parkway Project Construction)

    Barrett Parkway Project will require lane closures on Old 41 Highway, east of Ernest Barrett Parkway (the Kennesaw Mountain side). Lane closures will occur February 9 - June 18, 2013, with peak traffic hours (6-9 am and 4-7 pm, weekdays) not affected.

  • Contact Information Regarding Lane Closures

    Area traffic is encouraged to use other routes to avoid major delays. Contact Cobb County Department of Transportation for more information at 528-1653 or visit http://dot.cobbcountyga.gov/project-updates.htm More »

Junior Civil War Historian

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Junior Civil War Historian Patch

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One hundred fifty years ago, our nation nearly tore itself apart. Soldiers in blue and gray struggled on battlefields across the country and changed the face of the United States of America. You can start your journey towards understanding how important the Civil War was to us by becoming a Junior Ranger at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (NBP).

You will have the chance to continue exploring this important part of our history by also becoming a Junior Civil War Historian. When you are done, you will understand how the Civil War shaped our nation's history and become part of a select group of young visitors who truly appreciate how important the Civil War is to us today.

 

There are two ways to become a Junior Civil War Historian:

Option 1
Become a Junior Ranger at Kennesaw Mountain NBP and two (2) participating parks. Make sure you get a ranger to initial and date your activity card or your Junior Ranger program booklets.

Once you have become a Junior Ranger at three parks, turn in your activity card or Junior Ranger program booklets at a participating park to receive your patch.

Option 2
Become a Junior Ranger at Andersonville and one (1) other participating park and do one online activity at the Junior Civil War Historian website.

Turn in your activity card or Junior Ranger program booklets along with a printout of your completed online activity at a participating park to receive your patch.

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Did You Know?

The trail that leads to the earthworks at Cheatham Hill. The heaviest fighting at Kennesaw Mountain.

During the War Between the States, it is estimated that less than 20% of the battle casualties were caused by artillery. During the 2-week battle at Kennesaw Mountain, there were almost constant artillery duels. Little damage was actually done, except at close range with a canister.