History Center's Walking Tour of Fort Wood is October 28

  • Saturday, October 11, 2014

As a part of the Chattanooga History Center’s Director’s Series, Dr. Daryl Black will lead a walking tour of the historic Ford Wood neighborhood.  The tour will be Tuesday, October 28 starting at 5:30pm.  Registered participants will meet at the corner of Oak and Palmetto streets.  The fee is $10 for the general public or $5 for Chattanooga History Center members.  Pre-registration is required.

The Director’s Series features programs led by the CHC’s Executive Director, Dr.

Daryl Black, who l serves as instructor, lecturer, and tour guide.  His credentials include a Ph.D. in History from the University of California, Irvine, years of teaching at the college level, and writer and presenter of many scholarly papers.

To pre-register for the event, call (423) 265-3247.  If you have questions, please call or send an e-mail to Caroline Sunderland (caroline.sunderland@chattanoogahistory.org).

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