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Special Event
Event
"Driven Him Like a Whipped Dog" - Captain Peter Simonson and His Fifth Indiana Battery
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 34.927538, -85.257471
Artillery demonstrations will occur near the King Monument, off Battleline Road. Signs will be posted from the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center to the program location.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Description
Captain Peter Simonson was a rising star among the young officers of the Army of the Cumberland and his 5th Indiana Battery was considered one of the best. Through their courage and skill, they had made a reputation across many bloody fields from Kentucky to Tennessee and now, Georgia. We invite you to come hear the story of Captain Simonson and his men and experience how a cannon was fired during the Battle of Chickamauga.