The Most Asked Question: What Did They Do with the Dead?

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Special Event
  • Sep 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 90-minute program dealing with the most asked question by visitors when visiting Chickamauga Battlefield. This program will begin at the visitor center, then car caravan onto the battlefield to explore answers to this question.

After the Battle of Chickamauga, the ground was covered with the dead from both armies. Usually, a battle’s victor takes on the responsibility of burying the dead, but there was little time to do so with another battle looming soon at Chattanooga. Partially buried corpses laid on the ground for weeks and months. So, who picked up all the bodies scattered throughout the fields and forests of Chickamauga Battlefield? This task was monumental and horrible to say the least. Come and join us as we seek answers to this most asked question at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and supportive shoes. Chairs, water, and bug repellant are also recommended.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 34.940311, -85.259941

Schedule

Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Public Information Officer
706-866-9241
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Event Type

  • Walk
Tags: ranger-guided tour, chickamauga battlefield, special program, chickamauga and chattanooga national military park