Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. will present a special 90-minute, approximate 1-mile, ranger-led walking tour exploring the events surrounding the experience of Sam Watkins, famous author of Company AYTCH. The program will begin at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, then caravan to the starting point.
Sam Watkins is the beloved author and prime example of the “common” Civil War soldier, but is that true? Sam’s record is somewhat problematic, but at other times it rings true. The program will follow in Sam’s footsteps and narrative during the Battle of Chickamauga.
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 821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch.