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James Walker's painting, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain," depicts Union Major General Joseph Hooker (on the white horse) during the assault on Lookout Mountain, famously known as "The Battle Above the Clouds," on November 24, 1863.
National Park Service
10 am - Sherman's Crossing and the Occupation of Billy Goat Hill Location: RiverPoint Trailhead on the Tennessee Riverwalk at Lost Mound Drive in the 3800 block of Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN
An amphibious assault across the Tennessee to attack the Confederate right along Missionary Ridge was intended by Ulysses S. Grant to be his main offensive blow at Chattanooga in November, 1863. His most trusted subordinated, William T. Sherman, would lead the attack across the rain swollen river. Join National Military Park Historian Jim Ogden for this two-hour part walking part car caravan tour look at “Uncle Billy’s” efforts to implement his boss’s plan.
11 am – The Battles for Chattanooga: A Walking Tour Inside Point Park Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, TN
From November 23 - 25, 1863, US and Confederate soldiers struggled to control the vital transportation hub of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This 30-45-minute program will help put the struggle for Chattanooga into perspective.
1 pm - Greek and Already Met Greek: The Battle of Lookout Mountain at Cravens House Location: Cravens House, 1060 Cravens Terrace, Chattanooga, TN
Among the rocky crags of Lookout Mountain, near the home of Robert Cravens, Confederate and Union forces met in a desperate struggle for control of the Lookout Mountain Turnpike, essentially the only way of retreat for Confederates occupying the mountain's summit. This 1-hour program will focus on the struggle around the "white house" on Lookout Mountain.
2 pm – The Battles for Chattanooga: A Walking Tour Inside Point Park Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, TN
From November 23 - 25, 1863, US and Confederate soldiers struggled to control the vital transportation hub of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This 30-45-minute program will help put the struggle for Chattanooga into perspective.
2 pm - The Battle of Lookout Mountain at Bald Hill Location: 3100 Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN
Union General Joseph Hooker’s demonstration along the lower reaches of Lookout Creek did much to prevent a meaningful response to the northerner’s simultaneous flank attack along the western slopes of the Lookout Mountain. The most significant landmark for many in this usually forgotten part of the “Battle Above the Clouds” was a prominent mostly open and cultivated hill. Join National Military Park Historian Jim Ogden for this 2 ½ hour 2 ½ mile walking tour of this less explored part of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield.
4 pm – The Battles for Chattanooga: A Walking Tour Inside Point Park Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, TN
From November 23 - 25, 1863, US and Confederate soldiers struggled to control the vital transportation hub of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This 30-45-minute program will help put the struggle for Chattanooga into perspective.
