163rd Anniversary Commemorating the Battle of Chickamauga

From Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a variety of special programs to mark the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. This will include a major living history program, ranger-guided tours and presentations, as well as in-depth battle hikes led by the park's historian.

 

Take a ranger guided tour

Ranger-Guided Programs

See the schedule of ranger-guided tours and programs during the battle anniversary.

Hike with the park historian

Hikes With the Park Historian

See the schedule of in-depth hikes led by Park Historian Jim Ogden

Experience Living History

Living History & Youth Programs

See the living history and youth programs schedule

 

In addition to the numerous programs taking place during the anniversary weekend, on Saturday, September 19, America's National Parks (Eastern National) will host Maury Nicely, author of Forging a New South: The Life of General John T. Wilder, for a book signing, at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, from 10 am - 4 pm.

 

To learn more about how to ensure that your battle anniversary experience is safe and enjoyable, please visit the park's safety page.