Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

It’s more than just the artifacts! Join us for a special tour of our Visitor Center museum where our Rangers take you on a journey through the entirety of the Civil War (with heavy focus on the Western Theater and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain). We’ll discuss the causes, biggest battles, blunders and how the war still affects us today over 160 years later.

 The Federal charge at the Dead Angle would be remembered as the deadliest point of fighting during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.  This program takes you along the battle lines, where you will hear from primary sources describing the frenzied and desperate fight, and learn about the origins of the park.

*Parking is at the end of Cheatham Hill Drive (tour stop 3 on brochure).

On June 27th, 1864, Federal forces advanced against the Confederate trenches north of Burnt Hickory Road.  Experience the fight for Kennesaw Mountain as it happened and hear accounts from the soldiers who fought there.  There will be some hiking involved up the hill so make sure to have good footwear and plenty of water.

*Parking is at the Burnt Hickory Parking Lot (tour stop 4 on brochure).

On June 27, 1864, Colonel Daniel McCook, Jr. led the Federal assault up Cheatham Hill, where he was mortally wounded. This brave man was not the only McCook to fight for the Federal army. This 30-minute program will introduce the ‘Fighting McCooks’, the story of 3 Ohio brothers and their 15 sons who joined the Federal forces and fought throughout the Civil War.

*Parking is at the end of Cheatham Hill Drive (tour stop 5 on brochure).

The American Civil War has become known for its rapid advancement in weapons technology.  At the foot of Big Kennesaw Mountain, elements of the 66th Illinois charged the Confederate works with a weapon that would revolutionize warfare: the Henry Repeater.  The programs at the above- listed times include firing demonstrations of this weapon.

Life for the infantry soldier (Union or Confederate) was anything but easy. Long marches, bad food, and worse living conditions made it tough going for these young men. Join our living historians as they set up camp on the mountain and demonstrate a musket firing. 

Artillery was a vital component to the opeartions of both armies during the Atlanta Campaign and played a key role in several engagements during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. These programs include a short interpretive talk as well as a firing demonstration! 

As the largest continuous green space outside of metro- Atlanta, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is home to many kinds of animals.  In this program fit for all ages, learn about the birds and beasts you may encounter while out on our 22 miles of trails.

*Program will be at the pavilion behind the Visitor Center.

The story of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain is told in this hour-long indoor program, using the artifacts in our park museum as a medium.  Along with the park film, this program is designed as a great primer to get you ready to explore the battlefield.

Artillery was a vital component to the opeartions of both armies during the Atlanta Campaign and played a key role in several engagements during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. These programs include a short interpretive talk as well as a firing demonstration!