On Saturday, December 21, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a special 90-minute, less than 1-mile, ranger-led hike exploring the fighting that swirled around the farm of Larkin Poe on September 19 and 20, 1863. This program will begin at the Chickamauga Visitor Center, then car caravan to Poe Field, where the walking tour will begin.

The fighting in Poe Field was some of the most dramatic open field fighting of the battle, with multiple charges by Confederate forces across the field against strong Union positions. Join us as we take advantage of the lack of foliage to see the ground better and gain insights into these events of 1863.

Please make sure to dress appropriately for conditions and wear comfortable shoes.

For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch.

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On Saturday, December 14, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a 1-hour ranger-led program that will take place at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. The program will begin in the visitor center then move outside. Participants are urged to dress for the weather and bring a chair and a bottle of water.

Have you heard about a special group of ladies during World War II who faced great odds to serve their country? Not only has their story been in the news recently, but now their story is being shared in select theaters around the country.

The 6888 th Central Postal Battalion was the only predominately all African American female battalion to go overseas during World War II. Their mission was to get a two-year backlog of mail out to the soldiers stationed on the front lines. These soldiers faced extreme prejudice from the time they entered the army. However, the prejudice they faced at home was nothing compared to what they faced in the European Theatre of Operations. We invite you to come and hear about these soldiers who faced unimaginable racism during their training at Fort Oglethorpe and how they faced it during the rest of their tour of duty.

For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch.

www.nps.gov

About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov

Details to be announced pending NPS press release. Subject to change.

For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National MIlitary Park, please contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241 or the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786. You may also wish to visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Victorian Christmas Tradition of the Civil War

Kelly Hancock from the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, VA brings a special program to the MBLS to kick off the holiday season! Christmas today is far removed from what it was in the mid-19th century, yet it was during that period that many of our current-day traditions developed. Discover the origin of some of the most beloved elements of Christmas and hear accounts of Civil War Christmases.

All MBLS events are FREE and open to the public; registration is required due to limited seating. Click HERE to secure your ticket today!

National Trail of Tears Association Conference Keynote

Join NPP as we welcome the National Trail of Tears Association Conference to Chattanooga and combine our Rita Vital Memorial Moccasin Bend Lecture Series with the conference keynote address, delivered by Jay Hannah of the Cherokee Nation.

All MBLS events are FREE and open to the public; registration is required due to limited seating. Click HERE to secure your ticket today!

From Shiloh to Fort Pillow: Preserving Tennessee's Civil War History

The 2024 Rita Vital Memorial Moccasin Bend Lecture Series kicks off with Dr. Timothy Smith from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Join NPP for a travel through time as the Civil War raged across Tennessee from 1861-1865; followed by efforts to memorialize the places where history happened through battlefield preservation.

All MBLS events are FREE and open to the public; registration is required due to limited seating. Click HERE to secure your ticket today!

Mark your calendars, National Treasures returns in 2024! We are looking forward to another fabulous evening for the Party at Point Park.

Tickets available now!

Each ticket includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, Umbrella Rock photos, and entry into our drawing for "gate" prizes!*

$100 = one (1) ticket to the 2024 Party at Point Park

$250 = “young family” ticket for two (2) adults and up to four (4) children age 12 and under. Ages 13 and up will need their own ticket.

Special "Honored Guests" tickets are available for $500, which includes four (4) tickets + recognition in the event program and our annual newsletter.

Special "Host Partners" tables are available for $1,000 which includes eight (8) tickets at a reserved table + recognition in the event program and our annual newsletter.

Proceeds support the mission of National Park Partners: to conserve the natural, historic, and cultural resources of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, including Moccasin Bend National Archeological District; and to engage current and future generations in preserving and promoting the stories of these National Treasures.

This year marks our 16th annual celebration, and our theme is “Protect YOUR Park” in memory of former board member of the Friends of Moccasin Bend and beloved community leader, Mrs. Beth Wamp. When Beth passed away last year, her family requested donations to National Park Partners in keeping with her longstanding efforts to preserve and protect the tremendous historic and cultural resources of Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Please join us in honoring her memory and continue growing the legacy of the National Park as she did!

The annual Cam Run is a family-friendly activity honoring the memory of Cameron Bean, a young Chattanoogan whose life was tragically cut short while running on Moccasin Bend Road in 2015. Cameron always encouraged folks to "just go for a run" and his motto lives on as the course takes racers through the natural beauty of Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Special thank you to the Cameron Bean Memorial Fund and the Chattanooga Track Club for including National Park Partners in this special day!

The Cam Run 5K is a fast, out-and-back 5K that starts at the scenic Moccasin Bend Archaeological Preserve and goes down Moccasin Bend Road.

Following the 5K is The Magnum Mile—sponsored by On—Chattanooga’s fastest track event of the year and the perfect ending to an already amazing day! This year’s event features the Magnum Mile Invite (middle school and high school athletes), the Magnum Mile O.G. (top 25 male & female groups from the 5K), and the Magnum Mile Elite for competitive athletes.