Death Knell of the Confederacy
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep South." The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September. However, renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This...is the death-knell of the Confederacy."
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151st Anniversary
Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP in commemorating events that took place here 151 years ago in September.
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Moccasin Bend National Archeological District
Moccasin Bend is a valuable landmark and repository of over 12,000 years of American identity.
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2014 Friends of Moccasin Bend Lecture Series
Friends of Moccasin Bend begin their 2014 lecture series September 15! It takes place in the UTC University Center Auditorium at 7 pm.
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Plan a Field Trip
Are you a teacher interested in bringing your students to the park? Park rangers provide curriculum-based programs to supplement your lessons.
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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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Points Map - Monument Locator
Points Map is an interactive way to locate various monuments, tablets, and structures throughout the park.
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One Park - Multiple Stories
The nearly 10,000 acre Park consists of multiple stories, ranging from pre-historic and historic archeological sites to Civil War battlefields.
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Did You Know?
There were Six Civil War Union officers whose military record helped them to become President of the United States of America: Brig.-Gen., USV, Andrew Johnson, General Grant, Bvt. General Hayes, Maj.-Gen. Garfield, Bvt.-Gen. Harrison and Brevet Major McKinley.