Raining Iron Down from Lookout Mountain: The Role of Artillery During the Siege of Chattanooga
On Saturday, July 6, at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present artillery firing demonstrations inside Point Park, on Lookout Mountain. Entrance to Point Park is $10 per adult (ages 16 years and older; ages 15 years and younger enter free of charge). If a visitor has an America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, the passholder and three other adults may enter for free.
The role artillery played during the siege of Chattanooga was a critical factor in the struggle for control of the town. This program will look at how Lookout Mountain played an important role in what artillery was able to do in that struggle.
Fees
Entrance to Point Park is $10 per adult (ages 16 years and older; ages 15 years and younger enter free of charge). If a visitor has an America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, the passholder and three other adults may enter for free.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 35.009645, -85.343862
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Contact Information
Kim Coons
706-866-9241, ext. 139
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Event Type
- Living History
- Talk