145th Anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw

Battle of Kennesaw

Step back in time as the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park commemorates its 145th Battle Anniversary from June 27-28, 2009. Events begin at 9:30am and feature cavalry demonstrations, infantry, artillery, historical lectures, book signing, Civil War-era band concert, and more.

June 27th:
Infantry: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Artillery: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Cavalry: 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
Civil War band concert: The 8th Georgia Regiment Band concert takes place from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in front of the Visitor Center.

June 28th:
Infantry: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Artillery: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
Cavalry: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.

The infantry, artillery, and cavalry demonstrations take place in the front field in front of the Visitor Center. Recreation Civil War camps are open from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and from 9am to 3:30pm on Sunday.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call (770) 427-4686.

Battle of Kennesaw

Infantry Demonstration

Preparing to fire

Civil War Cannons

Smoke on the battlefield

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