Tour of Chickamauga

2008 Theme: Friday: Wilder’s Brigade; Saturday: Defending (and defining) Horseshoe Ridge.

Tour Leaders: Jim Ogden, Park Historian, and Dave Powell

All tours meet at the Visitor’s Center parking lot 15 minutes before scheduled start time.

Friday Morning: 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Wilder’s Brigade, September 11-17. 1863.
By Bus, we will trace the route of Wilder’s Brigade in the days leading up to the battle, including significant stops at Ringgold, Tunnel Hill, Leet’s Tanyard, and Lee and Gordon’s Mills.

Friday Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wilder’s Brigade, September 18-20, 1863.
By Bus, we will visit the various scenes of Wilder’s engagements on the field. Starting at Alexander’s Bridge, we will discuss screening operations, the retreat to Vinyard Field, the role of the Brigade there on September 19th, detached operations in Brotherton Field, and finish at Wilder Tower.

Saturday Morning: 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Benning and Robertson versus Brannan
On foot: We follow the Confederate attack through Poe Field and into North Dyer Field, ultimately to the foot of Snodgrass Ridge.

Saturday Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gracie’s Horseshoe Ridge, The battles of 1863 and 1896.
On Foot: Horseshoe Ridge provides a dramatic conclusion to the battle of Chickamauga.. We will discuss the actual fighting and positions of the units involved, as contrasted with where the monuments are placed today.

Cost: Beyond the fee for Friday’s Bus, there is no cost for tour participation. Meals lodging, transportation, and incidentals, however, are the individual’s responsibility. Dress in layers, and prepare for some walking. On Saturday, we will walk extensively.
Friday’s tours.

Pre-registration Fee: $35 Due by February 1st, 2008; send to:
FRANK CRAWFORD
34664 ORANGE DRIVE
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA 33781

Please also note that this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE after February 1st, 2008.