Infantry Demonstrations
Come out and see 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
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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. Join Rangers and
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Pigeon Hill Hike
Take a hike though Pigeon Hill in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on November 6 at 11 a.m., where some of the toughest fighting of the war occurred on a small spur
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Guided Mountaintop Hike
“The scenery from the top of the Mountain is really grand and will repay in some measure for being shot at so much”- William Wallace McMillan, 17th Alabama. Join Kennesaw Mountain National
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“A Week With Lincoln” Lecture
Join author Steve Norder as he discusses talks about the president's first visit to Hampton Roads at 1 p.m. This focuses on how other's saw him, what he did, what he said
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Three Rivers Fife and Drum
Music was a major fixture during the Civil War. Among the instruments and arrangements of the time, the fife and drum combination was one of the more popular. Come out to Kennesaw
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Cheatham Hill Walk
This short history walk to the Illinois Monument will detail some of the major action of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. The Ranger will guide you along the Confederate defensive works and
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Life of a Soldier
Life for the infantry soldier of the Atlanta Campaign was less than ideal. Long marches, poor health conditions, and at times constant fighting made it one of the hardest jobs in the
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Guided 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
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The Importance of NPS Battlefields
With over 419 sites, the National Park Service preserves many different facets of this country’s rich history. In this short talk, a ranger will focus on the importance of National Battlefields and
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