The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute presentation on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m., focusing on the story of the “Rhea County Spartans” and other roles women played during the Civil War.
Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe, before traveling onto the battlefield. Participants should dress accordingly for the weather, and a folding chair might be desirable.
Officials said, "The roles associated with the Rhea County Spartans and other women have largely been forgotten within the history of the American Civil War.
Women endured the heartbreak and loss of loved ones during this war, but what roles did they play as active participants? We encourage you to join a park ranger for this special presentation as we explore the experiences of women from 1861 to 1865."
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 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch.