Join a Park Ranger for a 2-mile walking tour of Civil War sites located on historic Moccasin Bend. During the Siege of Chattanooga, Union artillery located on Moccasin Bend fired at Confederate positions on Lookout Mountain in support of the Union attack during the November 24, 1863, Battle of Lookout Mountain. This tour will meet at the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Hospital parking area located at the end of Moccasin Bend Road. This tour will take approximately 2-hours. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and wear appropriate clothing.

Missionary Ridge Bus Tour
Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1:00 P.M.

      The Chattanooga Regional History Museum, in partnership with the National Park Service, is sponsoring a guided bus tour focusing on the Army of the Cumberland’s participation in the Battles for Chattanooga. Sites to be visited on this tour include the Fort Wood district, Orchard Knob, and Missionary Ridge. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and wear appropriate clothing. Please contact the Chattanooga Regional History Museum at (423) 265-3247 for more details.

Battle of Lookout Mountain Tour
Saturday, November 18, 2006, 2:00 P.M.

      Join a local historian for a guided hiking tour of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield. On November 24, 1863, Major General Joseph “Fighting Joe” Hooker was given orders to “make a demonstration” against the Confederates positioned on the slopes of Lookout Mountain. Hooker’s demonstration later became known as the “Battle Above the Clouds.” This tour will meet at the Cravens House parking area on Cravens Terrace Road located off of Scenic Highway (TN. Route 148) on historic Lookout Mountain and last approximately 2-hours. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and wear appropriate clothing.

Battle of Ringgold Gap Tour
Saturday, November 18, 2006, 2:00 P.M.

      Join a Park Ranger for a car caravan tour of the Ringgold Gap Battlefield. On November 27, 1863, Confederate troops commanded by Major General Patrick Cleburne stopped and defended Ringgold Gap against advancing Federal forces commanded by Major General Joseph Hooker. This defense allowed the Army of Tennessee to retreat safely to Dalton, Georgia. This tour will meet at the Ingles Grocery store parking lot located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Georgia Highway 151 in Ringgold, Georgia. This tour will take approximately 2-hours. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and wear appropriate clothing.

      Join a Park Ranger for a walking tour of the Sherman Reservation, located at the northern end of Missionary Ridge. Ulysses S. Grant’s plan for the Battle of Missionary Ridge involved Major General William T. Sherman occupying the north end of Missionary Ridge and moving south along the ridge to push the Confederate Army of Tennessee from the high ground and into north Georgia. However, Sherman encountered several obstacles on November 24 and 25, 1863, resulting in costly delays. This walking tour will meet at the Sherman Reservation sign located at the intersection of North Crest Road and Lightfoot Mill Road. This tour will take approximately 2-hours. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and wear appropriate clothing.

Missionary Ridge Walking Tour
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.

      Join a park ranger for a 2 mile walking tour of Missionary Ridge. During the afternoon of November 25, 1863, orders were given for the Army of the Cumberland to advance and occupy the Confederate rifle pits located at the base of Missionary Ridge, and wait for further orders. However, without orders, the Federal troops began a massive charge up the western slopes of the ridge. This tour will focus on the Union assault and Confederate defense of the ridge. The tour will meet at Bragg Reservation, located on South Crest Road and will end at the DeLong Reservation on North Crest Road. Please wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and appropriate clothing for this walk. For further information contact the National Park Service at (423) 821-7786.