The rhythmic sound of marching and the ancient battle cry of the Blue and the Gray will once again be heard during the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga.
Commemorate the history where it all took place 140 years ago, in the city of Chickamauga, Georgia on Sept. 20 – 21. Living history demonstrations at Crawfish Spring and Gordon-Lee Mansion, arts and crafts vendors at the Coke Oven’s Park, and parades of soldiers marching through the streets are just a few of the exciting activities going on during the 4th annual city-wide event.
Living history demonstrations include a reenactment of a Civilian Refugee Camp of families who abandoned their homes during the battles, the Union Hospital at the Gordon-Lee Mansion, and cannon demonstrations across Crawfish Spring. In addition, a working replica of a Confederate gunboat with weapons blazing will navigate Chickamauga Creek above Lee & Gordon’s Mill.
The Battle of Chickamauga, which took place September 19 – 20, 1863, was the bloodiest two-day battle of the Civil War, with more than 37,000 casualties. The overall Campaign for Chattanooga ravaged the land and its people, but ultimately created an opening for General Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea and the end of the Civil War.
This harrowing campaign was commemorated in 1890 by the creation of the nation’s first military park, the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park.
Chickamauga is located just south of the main Chickamauga Battlefield. Buses will be available to shuttle between Lee & Gordon’s Mill, Downtown Chickamauga, and the Coke Ovens throughout the day, free of charge.
Visit CityofChickamaugaGeorgia.org for more details.