One Last Mountain: A Battlefield That's Much More
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a much richer story.
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150th Battle Anniversary
It has been 150 years since the cannons ceased roaring at Kennesaw Mountain. Join us in June 2014 to honor that history.
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Stay Connected
Read about the latest happenings in our Park News section and stay connected with our social media pages.
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The Civil War: 150 Years
The National Park Service commemorates a defining event in our nation's history and its legacy in the continuing fight for civil rights. Join us.
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New "State of the Park" Report
This month the Battlefield releases to the public its “State of the Park” report, a comprehensive analysis of the site’s overall condition.
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Did You Know?
![Earthworks of Cheatham Hill, protected, preserved unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. Earthworks of Cheatham Hill, protected, preserved unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20140923000517im_/http://www.nps.gov/akr/images/KEMO_8ic4v6x2_130x65_KEMO_CH-earthworks.jpg)
Kennesaw Mountain was a physical barrier standing between a large Federal force and an important Confederate railroad and manufacturing center. The battle played an important role in a complicated national drama of bitter military combat and politics.