Just Briefly ... 149th anniversary of city's battles commemorated

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park plans special programs commemorating the 149th anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga today and Sunday.

Guided walks, talks and tours will be offered at the park on Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Moccasin Bend.

Living history demonstrations will include Confederate artillery and infantry, which will be conducted from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Point Park atop Lookout Mountain.

The Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

For more information, call the Lookout Mountain Visitor Center at 423-821-7786 or the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241 or visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/chch.


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