Overview: A park ranger will set the stage for the artillery demonstration by telling the story of the battery and its action, in the Viniard Field, on September 19, 1863.

This year, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is proud to partner with 1st Section, an authentic horse-drawn artillery living history organization that is dedicated to accurately portraying the common soldier of the American Civil War.

1st Section's programs will likely be as close as one can get to the sights, sounds, and smells associated with Civil War artillery, and the park hopes visitors will set aside the time to visit Chickamauga Battlefield and particpate in these special anniversary living history programs.

A section (two cannon) of the 3rd Wisconsin Light Artillery will be the authentic unit portrayed during programs, which are scheduled to take place on appoximately the same ground over which the orignial battery engaged Confederates during the Battle of Chickamauga, from September 19-20, 1863.