Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a short drive from Chattooga County and the park will be offering several interpretive programs during the month of August.  All of the outdoor events are weather dependent.  Programs will be held at the visitor’s center, unless otherwise noted. You can find all of the events scheduled for next month below:
August 6, 11 am: Pigeon Hill Hike

“Presently, and as if by magic, there sprung from the earth a host of men, and in one long, waving line of
blue the infantry advanced.”- General Samuel French. Some of the toughest fighting of the war occurred
on a small spur just below the dual- peaks of Kennesaw. This Ranger- led hike will describe the futile
Union assault and the Confederate defense of Pigeon Hill. We will meet at the Pigeon Hill parking area
(GPS Coordinates: 33.963276, -84.594391) and will go up the rocky slope. The hike is moderate, so
bring good shoes and plenty of water.

August 7, 11 am: Assault Trail Hike

“And how can a man die better, than by facing fearful odds- for the ashes of your fathers and the temples
of your gods?” This Ranger- led guided hike will put you in the footsteps of the Union soldiers, retracing their charge against the Confederate trenches at Cheatham Hill. The hike begins at the Activity
Area 3 parking lot (GPS Coordinates: 33.933020, -84.604780)

August 13: 11, 12, 2, & 3:00 pm: Infantry Demonstrations

Come on out and see our living history volunteers and Rangers set up camp right next to the Visitor
Center and live life for a day as Civil War infantryman. Rifle firings will occur at the above- specified
times. We will also go over basic drill, school of the soldier, arms and accoutrements and even food and
disease.

August 14: 11, 12, 2, & 3:00 pm Artillery Demonstrations

Artillery was a vital component to the operations of both armies during the Atlanta Campaign and
played a key role in several engagements during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Come and join us for
some interaction

Artillery was a vital component to the operations of both armies during the Atlanta Campaign and
played a key role in several engagements during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Come and join us for
some interaction

August 28: 11, 12, 2, & 3:00 pm: Infantry Demonstrations

Come on out and see our living history volunteers and Rangers set up camp right next to the Visitor
Center and live life for a day as Civil War infantryman. Rifle firings will occur at the above- specified
times. We will also go over basic drill, school of the soldier, arms and accoutrements and even food and
disease.

*** For more program details, please contact Visitor Center at 770-427-4686, ext. 0, or visit the website HERE