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Regimental flags, known as the “colors,” were essential during battle, visually directing soldiers on the battlefield. Colors were meaningful to soldiers as they represented who they were and where they came from. Because of the flag’s practical purpose and emotional significance, it was a high honor to be chosen to carry the flag into battle as the “color bearer.”
- Duration:
- 26 minutes, 5 seconds
For this Junior Ranger activity, you will need to download the blank flag form or create your own flag from an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper..
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is filled with natural wonders and beautiful plants. We hope you enjoy exploring your back yard as we explore nature here!
- Duration:
- 24 minutes
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Most visitors to Chickamauga Battlefield do not realize how much history has unfolded on the grounds of the nation’s first national military park. This park’s history spans from the Trail of Tears to World War II. Because of the legislation creating the national military park, Chickamauga Battlefield was used to train thousands of soldiers involved in the Spanish American War, World War I, and World War II. During World War II, the park was home to the 3rd Women’s Army Corps Training Center.
- Duration:
- 16 minutes, 34 seconds
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Did you know some of the same foods that we consume today had their origins in companies dating back to the Civil War? Immediately after the Civil War, during the period of the Industrial Revolution, many of the iconic brands that we know of and purchase in supermarkets and grocery stores began as simple ideas from individuals with dreams of making products that had a lasting impact on our society. We hope you can join us as we explore the history of some of your favorite food and drinks and their legacies
- Duration:
- 25 minutes, 7 seconds
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The nineteenth century was really no different, in terms of music, than today. There were popular songs that people learned to play and sing. Many of these songs, during the War, had an impact on soldiers’ morale, both on and off the battlefield. Songs written at this time were often adopted by soldiers as personal anthems with their upbeat melodies and patriotic themes. In exploring these songs, children will learn about the origins of music in the Civil War and have an opportunity to write their own battl
- Duration:
- 17 minutes, 19 seconds
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In this final Jr. Ranger Series program, potential Jr. Rangers will learn how important music was to American Indians as part of ceremonies and other functions and will be asked to create their very own American Indian Rattle.
Items Needed:
2 bowls, preferably paper
1 stapler
1 stick (this can be skipped if you don't want a handle)
1 bag of dry beans
- Duration:
- 10 minutes, 2 seconds
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This summer, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park hosted two Pohanka Interns from Gettysburg College. One of those Interns was Charlie Miller, a rising junior, majoring in history.
- Duration:
- 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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This summer, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park hosted two Pohanka Interns from Gettysburg College. One of those Interns was Hayden McDonald, a rising junior, double majoring in English and Classics.
- Duration:
- 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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During the Summer of 2024, Gettysburg College student and Brian C. Pohanka Intern Wesley Lill worked at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park providing interpretive programming and assisting visitors with questions at the Chickamauga Battlefield and the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Centers.
- Duration:
- 6 minutes, 40 seconds
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During the Summer of 2024, Gettysburg College student and Brian C. Pohanka Intern Graham Chandler worked at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park providing interpretive programming and assisting visitors with questions at the Chickamauga Battlefield and the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Centers.
- Duration:
- 3 minutes, 38 seconds
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