Friends of Moccasin Bend, sister organization to Friends of the Park, announce their third annual fall lecture series. The lectures take place on Monday evenings at 7 PM in the community theater of the Tennessee Aquarium in downtown Chattanooga. All are open to the public free of charge, and are made possible by support from Chattanooga businessman and philanthropist Greg A. Vital. For information on the series, call 423.785.3030.  read more (606 words)

The Chattanooga History Center, in cooperation with the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, will present a bus tour, “Our Army Is Divided:” Rosecrans on the Offensive, on Saturday, August 23rd. The day-long tour will depart from the History Center, 615 Lindsay Street, Suite 100, at 9:30am, and will return no earlier than 3:30pm. The fee is $40 per person, and the registration deadline is August 15th. The tour includes some walking on the Chickamauga Battlefield. Participants should bring their own sack lunches.  read more (211 words)

The Park, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invites the public to an open house at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA from 6-8 PM on July 22, 2008. Under discussion will be alternatives for renovating or replacing two bridges at Chickamauga. The Park is looking for public opinion on how to approach the project.




Alexander's Bridge at Chickamauga Battlefield  read more (147 words)

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park welcomes its visitors through August 2008 with a special seasonal schedule of interpretive programs. Additional information about the Park and its programs is available at www.nps.gov/chch or by contacting the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, Ext. 123 or the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (NPCA)

Under intense political pressure from gun advocates, the Administration recently proposed new regulations to allow loaded, concealed firearms in national parks if the state where a national park unit is located permits people to carry concealed firearms in state parks.

Mandating that federal parks abide by state laws is inconsistent and will be confusing to visitors and rangers.

Current regulations allow firearms in national parks as long as they are unloaded and safely stowed. This reasonable requirement enables rangers to ensure that park resources and visitors stay safe.   read more (432 words)

Carrabba's Italian Grill will treat hungry golfers and Friends to its trademark cuisine at the awards dinner for the Leonard Fant 'Play For The Park' golf tournament on Thursday, September 18 at Battlefield Golf Club in north Georgia. Carrabba's has graciously signed on with the benefit event as a major sponsor. Winning teams from the day's tournament will be recognized as will special award winners and door prize winners.  read more (273 words)

Shawn Benge, superintendent of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, announced yesterday that Todd Roeder has been selected as the new Chief Ranger for the Park. Roeder will assume his duties on June 22, 2008.

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The Friends of the Park applaud the efforts of two North Georgia elementary schools for their long term commitment to “March for Parks,” a program shared by national parks and schools across the country. On Thursday, May 1, 2008, students from Graysville Elementary School laced up their sneakers for the 12th straight year and completed a 3-mile walk on the Chickamauga Battlefield. On Wednesday, May 14, 2008, West Side Elementary School is scheduled to conduct their 13th consecutive March.

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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to celebrate Junior Ranger Day at the Chickamauga Battlefield on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event is free, and will be great opportunity for young visitors to explore the rich history of this National Military Park. The goals of the Junior Ranger program: Explore, Learn, and Protect can be fully achieved through participation in this fun program.

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