Last updated: August 19, 2021
Thing to Do
Genealogy Research
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Are you interested in your own genealogy? Do you have an ancestor that may have fought in the Civil War? At Kennesaw Mountain, the rangers and volunteers have access to extensive libraries, archives, and battle maps. If you think that your ancestor may have been involved in the War Between the States, we can help you to get more information and perspective through these resources. If we can show that they fought here, we could even direct you to the general area of where they might have been.
For basic requests, the rangers can help you at the front desk. For more in-depth research requests, a formal request must be made through our website. Ask a ranger how!
For basic requests, the rangers can help you at the front desk. For more in-depth research requests, a formal request must be made through our website. Ask a ranger how!
Details
Duration
10-30 Minutes
Depending on the availability of materials and how in depth you are wanting to go, this research could last a few minutes. If you already have some of the basic information (confirmation that they were here, military designation and/or unit information) then locating the general area takes a matter of minutes. If you are looking for more in depth information, first hand accounts, and don't know whether they faught here or not, the process could take longer.
It also depends on how busy the front desk area is and if we have to attend to other customers.
It also depends on how busy the front desk area is and if we have to attend to other customers.
Activity
Hands-On
The front desk is located near the park's bookstore. In some cases, the bookstore may carry volumes connected with your personal history and can help you learn more about the Civil War in which your ancestor faught.
Age(s)
18 and Older
There is no minimum or maximum age.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
Yes
Kennesaw Mountain NBP is a fee park. To utilize our parking areas, we require a $5 daily pass or a $40 annual pass be purchased. We also accept America The Beautiful Interagency Passes.
Location
Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center
The park's Visitor Center is the best place for any kind of research and for ranger interaction. You will come through the front doors of the Visitor Center and approach the front desk with your questions. The staff and volunteers here will do their best to give you the information that you are looking for and potentially even show you where your ancestor may have been during the battle.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The Visitor Center is open year roung, except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Time of Day
Day
The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Sunday.
Accessibility Information
The Visitor Center has push button doors and flat level floors for easy wheel chair access. We also have a courtesy wheelchair if needed.
Service animals are allowed in the Visitor Center.
Service animals are allowed in the Visitor Center.