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Volume 8, Issue 4 April, 2014

EARTHWORKS

Civil War: The Untold StoryThe current video showing at the Visitor Center, “Kennesaw: One Last Mountain,” is but one section of a new 5 part PBS special, “Civil War: The Untold Story.” The series will be showing on WPBA 30 on April 6, from 7 PM to Midnight. These are a few websites regarding the series:

http://vimeo.com/57004598 - The Trailer

https://www.facebook.com/CivilWarTheUntoldStory

http://www.nps.gov/liho/historyculture/civil-war-the-untold-story.htm

http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/24850591/article-New-film-highlights--Western-Theater-

The Civil War Picket Blog Publicizes Our 150th AnniversaryThe Civil War Picket Blog posted an article regarding our upcoming commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. You can view the post at http://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2014/03/our-time-to-shine-kennesaw-battlefield.html

Upcoming Work Day SchedulesWe will be working in the following areas of the Park on our upcoming Work Days:

April 5 - Various areas of the Park April 12 - 24 Gun Battery Trail May 10 - Illinois Monument area June 14 - Visitor Center area

1 Civil War: The Untold Story1 The Civil War Picket Blog Publicizes Our 150th Anniversary1 Upcoming Work Day Schedules2 Volunteer Sign-ups For the 150th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain3 Thanks, Bayhawk!3 Bayhawk Asset Management Work Day - 3/14/144 A Special Thanks!5 Troop 1776 Eagle Scout Project - 3/8/145 Chain Saw Class5 We’re Almost There! March 8th Trail Day6 Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club Calendar6 Last Call! April 12 Trail Day (Be There)6 Mark Your Calendars!7 Cheathams Hill Monument To Be Unveiled On 27th Of June (1914) 7 Annual Tool Inventory7 Marietta Daily Journal Article8 Fact Sheet: 24 Gun Battery8 Bridge Building - T 1776, 3/8/149 150 Years Ago during the Civil War May 186411 Work Day - 3/8/1412 Marietta Tree Keepers Work Day - 3/15/14 12 Finishing The Last Bridge - 3/15/14 - T 27713 New Crossing At Cheatham Hill and Powder Springs Roads14 A Glimpse Of The 24-Gun Battery Trail14 Contact List - Updated 10/1/1315 3/1/14 - Just Another Day!16 NPS National Park Day News Release17 2014 Park Day Flyer - 4/5/1418 Hunt For History Flyer - 4/26/1419 Hunt For History Press Release20 Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War - 150th Commemoration Event Schedule26 Map of 150th Commemoration Event Sites27 Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War 150th Commemoration Sponsors28 150th Anniversary Donor/Sponsors29 150th Anniversary Goal30 “Dinner With A View “ Fund Raiser For The 150th Commemoration Of The Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain31 Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain Video Now Available For Purchase!32 NPS 150th Anniversary Facebook Page33 Sponsors/Partners Corner33 May Newsletter Deadline


http://vimeo.com/57004598

https://www.facebook.com/CivilWarTheUntoldStory





http://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2014/03/our-time-to-shine-kennesaw-battlefield.html

http://civil-war-picket.blogspot.com/2014/03/our-time-to-shine-kennesaw-battlefield.html

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YOU CAN BE PART OF HISTORY! • Volunteers age 18 and over are needed for the 20 three-hour shifts for “posts“(a single key

location) during this 4 day event.

• We are gathering this information in advance for planning purposes.

• This is an initial sign up to get your time preferences. You will be able to change your preferences as needed as you know your schedule better.

• You may sign up for multiple post times. However, keep in mind that most posts will be out-doors in typical June conditions.

• Volunteers will guide and assist Park visitors during the event.

• Training to be provided in the spring of 2014. Final dates will be e-mailed to volunteers.

• National Park Service staff and/or Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club members will provide supervision.

• Click first on the link below and then

http://battleofkennesawmountain150.com/volunteer/individual-volunteers/

Questions? Call Jay Haney (770) 424-0635

Don’t Delay!

Be a part of History!

Get your preferences now!

Volunteer Sign-ups For the 150th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain




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“Earthworks” is published monthly by the Kennesaw Mountain Trails Corps. Editor: Fred Feltmann 770-516-9120 E-mail: [email protected] Volunteers needed! Call today!FAX: 770-516-9120 (Call first, so I can turn it on!)

Bayhawk Asset Management Work Day - 3/14/14Photos by Scott Mackay.

Thanks, Bayhawk!Bayhawk, one of our 150th sponsors and regular volunteers came out on a wonderful Friday afternoon to help start the “beginning of the end” for the 24 Gun trail project. They were the first team to start work on the final work stages for the trail. Working right at the very beginning of the trail up to the first bridge, they brought that section to completion. The work included leveling the trail tread, setting the entrance perpendicular to the environmental trail, adding some rock armoring/percolation drain in a potentially wet spot, and trenching/beaming a short section of dirt to direct rain water to the nearby creek bed instead of onto the trail. Cindy Witt and Scott Mackay were the crew leaders for this event. We look forward to seeing more of the Bayhawk team on other volunteer days.

Scott MackayPresident


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A Special Thanks!Each year we have various groups who come out and help us. Henceforth, we will make every attempt to list your group here for the current/past fiscal year. If you are participating as a group, be sure to let us know when you are registering!

Following is a list, in no particular order, of the groups who participated during Fiscal 2013(October 2012- September 2013) and Fiscal 2014 (October 2013 - Present):

FY 2013African American Student Alliance at Kennesaw State UniversityAllatoona High School NJROTC A l p h a Z e t a C h a p t e r - K e n n e s a w S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Amana AcademyAmeriCorps NCCC teamBoy Scout Troop 1, Smyrna, Eagle ProjectBoy Scout Troop 75, Transfiguration Catholic Ch, Marietta, GABoy Scout Troop 204Boy Scout Troop 252, Marietta, Eagle ProjectBoy Scout Troop 321, Dallas, Eagle Projects (2) BSA Troop 277, FUMC, Marietta, GABoy Scout Troop 405, McEachern United Methodist ChurchBoy Scout Troop 455Boy Scout Troop 510, Kennesaw First Baptist Church, Eagle ProjectBoy Scout Troop 700, Dallas, GA, Eagle Scout Projects (3)Boy Scout Troop 795, Marietta, GA, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 504, Snellville, GACub Scout Pack 422, St. Catherine’s Catholic ChurchCub Scout Pack 312, Turner Chapel, Marietta, GA - Bears & Webelos Service ProjectCub Scout Pack 1417, Marietta, GACub Scout Pack 8750E. Paulding High School AF JROTC Flightworks employeesGeorgia State University and AlumniGeorgia State University Female Soccer team Georgia State University HousingGeorgia Tech Georgia Tech, Delta ChiGeorgia Tech Resident Hall staffHands On AtlantaHarrison High School Cross Country TeamHarrison High School Girl’s Soccer TeamKennesaw Mountain High School NJROTCKennesaw State UniversityKohl’s, Acworth StoreKONE employeesHolder ConstructionKSU Beta Alpha PsiLockheed MartinMcEachern Honor Society

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VAOmega Private AcademyOmega Phi Alpha - KSU , National Service SororityPope High School Fresh Living ClubProject PLUSRotary ClubReinhardt UniversitySt. Andrew United Methodist Church teen group, MariettaSenior Summer Philanthropy Course of Westminster Schools (Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning)Silverpop -AtlantaSims Adventure After School &Summer CampSouth Cobb High School (Teens, Trails & Trenches Project)Stanford AlumniThe Mohawk Group Uknown karate SchoolUS Public Health ServiceVolunteer KSU groupWalker High School Sophomore ClassWalton Communities TSCWalton Teen Corps Woodstock HS NJROTCFY 2014Allatoona HS NJROTCAmericorpBoy Scout Troop 29 Eagle Scout ProjectBoy Scout Troop 444, Walker School, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 445, Eagle ProjectBoy Scout Troop 795, Serv i c e Project Boy Scout Troop 1776, Marietta, GA, Service Project Cub Pack 121, Mount BethelCottages on Mountain CreekGeorgia State University HousingGeorgia Tech - Kappa SigmaGirl Scout Troop 2517Hewlett Packard EmployeesInternational Club, Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw Mtn HS NJROTCKennesaw State UniversityKennesaw State University - Gamma Phi Beta SororityKennesaw State University - Delta Tau Delta FraternityMill Creek Middle School Beta Club, Woodstock, GAThe Newly Wed Group at North Metro ChurchPope HS Beta ClubPope HS Honor SocietySouthern Polytech State University Southern Polytechnic State University, Theta Chi FraternityU.S. Marine Corps VolunteersU.S. Navy VolunteersWoodstock HS NJROTC

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In addition, the following individuals/groups/businesses have donated materials, etc. to the Club:

Zachary Fox, owner of “Fox Specialty Dogs and Street Eats” donated 6 large cases of drinking water for our November work day. Zachary has volunteered with us several times as well.Hertz Equipment Rental, Sandy Plains Rd..

The following Groups participated this past month (March, 2014):GSU CaresGA Tech Trailblazers Americorps AlumniInternational Academy of SmyrnaAllatoona HS Beta ClubNorth Atlanta ChurchNorth Cobb Christian High SchoolHillgrove HS NJROTC (Tree Planting - 3/15/14)Troop 1776 Eagle ProjectTroop 277 Eagle ProjectKSU Department of Fraternity & Sorority LifeBayhawk Asset Management

Troop 1776 Eagle Scout Project - 3/8/14Eagle Scout candidate Fredrick Tuemmler of Troop 1776, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Marietta, lad a group of 22 Scouts and adults in the construction of two foot bridges for the new 24 gun battery trail this past month. Fredrick and his team did an absolutely outstanding job in getting the bases set and the bridges built in the course of one day and came back the following week to finish the rock and dirt construction ramps for the bridges. A special thank you to Larry Shogren for readying the wood for the bridges which streamlined the building process and, of course, thank you to Fredrick and his team for their fantastic effort. Good luck, Fredrick, on the completion of your Eagle Scout Award and thank you for your interest in helping the park!

(Photos on Page 8.)

Donald V. OldsScout Projects Director

A Special ThanksContinued from Page 4 Chain Saw Class

Harry Carpenter and Doug Tasse have completed the three day course and are now certified by NPS to use a chain saw in National Parks.

Harry - pictured above - photo by Doug Tasse.

We’re Almost There! March 8th Trail DayI knew it would be beautiful weather for trail day and that we’d have a lot of eager volunteers. And I was right March Trail Day was successful with about 150 people working on the new 24 Gun Trail.We made tremendous progress and we’re almost to completion of this new trail.The crew leaders did an excellent job of managing volunteers. Everyone had a good time, worked safely and the work speaks for itself. The trail is becoming more user friendly, the entrance way at Old Mountain Road only needs some finishing touches and the exit area at Gilbert Road should be finished next trail day.Basic trail work was performed by benching in the trail tread and removal of tripping hazards.Wonderful job thanks to everyone pitching in. And did anyone notice that Marietta Daily Journal staff was there and wrote a nice story (Sunday, March 9) about your work? The front page pictures a 7 year old working along with his mother and a crew leader and other volunteers further on the trail. As everyone who was there knows, we had all ages and our usual diverse volunteers present and working. The work day also had Eagle Scout projects doing installation of two more new bridges. Nice work guys and thankfully you made room for everyone to get back safely.

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Mark Your Calendars!Upcoming Work Day Schedule: Our trail work days are open to the public on the 2nd Saturday of each month and are a wonderful way to get outside & enjoy nature while helping preserve the national park for future visitors. We will meet at 8:30 am at the new parking lot, .2 miles north of the Visitor Center on Old 41 and usually are finished by 1:00 p.m. Activities usually include the use of shovels, rakes, picks, and other tools to fix erosion problems on the 20+ mile trail system. Please do not wear open-toed shoes & long pants are recommended. As winter months approach, weather conditions can change quickly. We value our volunteers’ health, comfort and safety so to promote safer work conditions, we’ll cancel work days if the temperature is below 40 degrees and/or there’s a high probability of precipitation. If we must cancel a workday, we’ll post an announcement on the front page of the KMTC website at: www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org

If your school, church, business, or community organization would like to schedule a special work day as a team building or public service activity, e-mail us at [email protected] at least 4 weeks in advance. Trail work can be performed any day of the week. We work closely with the Park Service and assist the park staff by providing critically needed volunteer effort to install signs, build bridges, and maintain the 20+ miles of trails. Since our beginning in 2002, the Trail Club has donated over 45,000 volunteer hours to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. We hope to see you at a work day soon!

Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club CalendarDate Time Location EventApril, 20144/5 8:30 am - 1 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lot Park Day - primary activity - Trail Work4/12 8:30 am - 1 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day4/26 7:30 & 10:30 am, See registration form Hunt For History 1:30 pmMay, 20145/3 8:30 am - Noon Location will be sent to Photo Hike - see page 11 for more details Registered participants5/10 8:30 am - 1 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day5/14 7 pm Elevation Chop House Fundraising Dinner

Our April 12 Work Day will again be along the 24-Gun Trail

- primarily west of Old Mountain Rd, near Gilbert Rd.

Last Call! April 12 Trail Day (Be There)We are happy to report that the 24 Gun Trail is close to final inspection and ribbon cutting! We have been told that this is the last trail to be constructed at Kennesaw Mountain and want you to be a part of this historic build! This trail day we’ll landscape the entrance at Old Mountain Road, add massive amounts of wood chips to reinforce the trail tread, crib in several trail sections and widen a bench area at the top of the hill, finish off the rock steps at Gilbert Road and complete construction of the exit bridge at Gilbert Road.We look forward to all our seasoned and new Crew Leaders taking part along with individual volunteers, volunteers from several businesses, schools and Scout groups which have already signed up.

And thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have already worked on this project. We’ll need you to complete it!

Doug TasseKMTC Trails Director


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CHEATHAMS HILL MONUMENT TO BE UNVEILED ON 27th OF JUNE Marietta Journal and Courier May 15, 1914

The handsome monument costing twenty thousand dollars which is to being erected on Cheatham’s Hill

by the State of Illinois, will be unveiled with appropriate ceremonies on June 27th. The occasion will be a notable one, as many distinguished men are expected to be present.

Cheatham’s Hill was one of the memorable battles of the war. The Federals and Confederates faced each other

there for six days and six nights, their lines being so close that the soldiers were in ordinary speaking distance. They fought from the 27th of June to the 3rd of July, 1864 and on the last day the Confederates withdrew because of a flank movement. It was well they did so, as the Federals had constructed a tunnel far into the hill, had placed explosives under the Confederate position and intended to touch off the mine on the 4th of July.

Cheatham’s Hill is about four miles from Marietta and reached by the Dallas road. The mouth of the tunnel

is still in existence, and it is supposed the explosives are still buried in the ground.

Several years ago a movement was started to mark the spot occupied by the Illinois regiments that fought at

Cheatham’s Hill. Old soldiers that were in the battle bought about 40 acres of land which was part of the battlefield from Mr. B. B. Channell. The State of Illinois appropriated about $20,000 for the monument and the contract was let to the McNeel Marble Company, Georgia marble being preferred over all other kinds.

The monument will be completed within the next few days. It will be twenty eight feet square at the base,

and will be twenty six feet in height. On the face is to be a bronze group, the central figure being a soldier at parade rest. On one side is to be a figure of a woman representing the State of Illinois and on the other a figure of a woman typifying “Peace.” The inscriptions are appropriate and tend to soothe rather than re-awaken the bitter feelings of the war.

The members of the committee who located the spot were considerate in another matter. It was suggested

that the monument be placed on the summit of the hill. They would not consent, however, taking the position that the Illinois troops never reached the top and that the monument should go no further up than their old battle line. The mouth of the tunnel will be permanently preserved.

The three men who were in the battle and who selected the spot for the monument are Captain L.J. Dawdy, of

Peoria, Mr. W. A. Payton, of Danville, and Mr. H. F. Reason of Mason City, Illinois-Captain Dawdy was wounded while so close to the Confederate breastworks that he fell against the works and was pulled over into the trenches and made a prisoner. Mr. Payton was a drummer boy.

It is expected that the Governor of Illinois and many distinguished men will attend the unveiling on June

27th and that they will be received by a large delegation of Georgia Ex-Confederates. The people of Cobb county will, of course, give the visitors a most hospitable reception.

We’re down to the wire to get this trail finished before the April 26th “Scavenger Hunt” fundraiser for the 150th Battle Commemoration. (See details in newsletter!). Just as I knew we’d have a great March Trail Day, I know the trail will be ready for all the wonderful events planned for June 26-29, 2014!We’re almost there. We always stress the safe way to do our work and, with your continued help, we’ll safely open this beautiful and historically significant trail as scheduled.Thanks!

Doug TasseKMTC Trails Director

We’re Almost There! March 8th Trail DayContinued from Page 5

Annual Tool InventoryCindy Witt completed o u r a n n u a l t o o l inventory in March - Thanks! (photo by Doug Tasse)

Marietta Daily Journal ArticleThe Marietta Daily Journal ran an article on the Club and the 150th Anniversary on March 9th - following is the link: http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24712231/article-Trailblazers--Leading-up-to-150th-anniversary-o f -ba t t l e - - c lub -bu i l ds -new-pa th -a t -Kennesaw-Mountain?instance=home_top_bullets#ixzz2vTbQtatC


http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/24712231/article-Trailblazers--Leading-up-to-150th-anniversary-of-battle--club-builds-new-path-at-Kennesaw-Mountain?instance=home_top_bullets#ixzz2vTbQtatC




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Fact Sheet: 24 Gun BatteryFederal Artillery forces were massed here to support the attack against Pigeon Hill and Little Kennesaw. There were four batteries with 6 guns each totaling 24 guns (hence the name of the site). The location was the next highest piece of ridge terrain within artillery range of Little Kennesaw and Pigeon Hill which is why it was so important. The four batteries that were located at the site were:

• Barnett’s Battery I, 2nd Illinois—Parrots (Rifled)• Morgan’s 7th Indiana Battery--Parrots• Gardner’s 5th Wisconsin Battery—Napoleons

(Smooth Bore)• Stackhouse’s 19th Indiana Battery--Napoleons

It is not known which battery was in which position right to left.

10-Pounder Parrott Rifle, weight 890 lbs, range 1,850 yards, muzzle loaded

Rifling adds spiral grooves along the inside of the gun barrel for the purpose of spinning the shell or shot and enacting gyroscopic force that increases the accuracy of the gun by preventing the shell from rotating along axes other than the axis parallel to the gun barrel. Adding rifling to a gun tube made it more difficult and expensive to manufacture and increased the length of the tube, but it increased the range and accuracy of the piece.

M1857 12-Pounder “Napoleon”, weight 1,227 lbs, range 1,619 yards, muzzle loaded

The twelve-pound cannon “Napoleon” was the most popular smoothbore cannon used during the war. It was named after Napoleon III of France and was widely admired because of its safety, reliability, and killing power, especially at close range. It did not reach America until 1857. It was the last cast bronze gun used by an American army. The Federal version of the Napoleon can be recognized by the flared front end of the barrel, called the muzzle-swell. It was, however, relatively heavy compared to other artillery pieces and difficult to move across rough terrain.

Source: Willie Johnson, Ranger, NPS; Wikepedia

Bridge Building - T 1776, 3/8/14Photos by Fred Feltmann

Troop 1776, as an Eagle Scout Project, built two bridges on the 24-Gun Battery Trail between the junction with the

Environmental Trail and Old Mountain Rd.

Frederick Tuemmler, T 1776 Eagle Scout Candidate and Scott Mackay, President, KMTC


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150 Years Ago during the Civil War May 1864Unity of Command: From Manassas to Chattanooga, the Federals had fought without a grand strategy or a supreme field commander. Lincoln’s appointment of Grant as General in Chief brought a strategic focus to the Union War effort. Grant’s plan for 1864 was as follows:• Simultaneously advance on all fronts to prevent the Confederates from shifting forces• Focus on enemy forces rather than “strategic points”• Maximize forces by eliminating passive occupation duties and reallocating forces in dispersed locations like Florida and

Arkansas• Combine destruction of Southern armies with destruction of Southern war resources

Based on these objectives, Grant’s Grand Strategy was to:• Maneuver Lee away from the Rapidan River and defeat him in open terrain by decisive battle (Meade) Army of the Potomac.• Cut the James-Appomattox River line to sever Lee’s rail and road links to other parts of the Confederacy (Butler) Army of the

James.• Execute a wide wheeling movement through the South to complete the envelopment of the Confederacy east of the

Mississippi (Sherman) • Attack through Mobile to close that port (Banks)

May 2 President Davis told the Confederate government that there was no hope of any form of recognition of the Confederacy by foreign governments.

May 4 The final Spring Campaign of the Civil War began as the Army of the Potomac crossed the Rapidan River in Virginia and three smaller armies (Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland) pushed into Georgia. The Wade–Davis Bill of 1864 was a bill proposed for the Reconstruction of the South written by two Radical Republicans, Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio and Representative Henry Winter Davis of Maryland. In contrast to President Abraham Lincoln’s more lenient Ten Percent Plan, the bill made re-admittance to the Union for former Confederate states contingent on a majority in each Southern state to take the Ironclad oath to the effect they had never in the past supported the Confederacy. The bill passed both houses of Congress on July 2, 1864, but was pocket vetoed by Lincoln and never took effect. The Radical Republicans were outraged that Lincoln did not sign the bill. Lincoln wanted to mend the Union by carrying out the Ten percent plan. He believed it would be too difficult to repair all of the ties within the Union if the Wade–Davis bill passed.

May 5-7 Battle of the Wilderness. Grant is badly beaten on the field by Lee but rather than retreat, Grant advances to Spotsylvania Court House. Union losses 17,666. Confederate losses 7,750.


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May 5 Army of the James under General Benjamin Butler lands at Bermuda Hundred and City Point, east of Petersburg. The Army is comprised of two corps totaling nearly 40,000 men.

May 6 A half-hearted attack by Butler on the Southside Railroad is repulsed by George Pickett.In the first engagement of the Atlanta Campaign, a division from the Army of the Cumberland strikes a Confederate regiment at Tunnel Hill and easily overpowers the outnumbered Rebels.

May 7 Butler briefly seizes the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad before retiring. May 9 Coming out of Snake Creek Gap, General James McPherson runs into a Rebel force at Resaca that was

stronger than expected. He returns to the gap rather than attack. Atlanta campaign.May 11 Battle of Rocky Face Ridge (Dalton) Sherman begin his pattern of using one Army to hold the Confederates in

position while he maneuvers, thus forcing Johnston to fall back.Battle of Yellow Tavern. J. E. B. Stuart CSA is mortally wounded in losing a cavalry battle to Phillip Sheridan.May 13 First soldier interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia on the grounds of the Lee estate.Sherman encountered determined opposition at Resaca. Here the South had built extensive entrenchments and they

proved a major obstacle for Sherman and his army.May 14 Heavy rain meant that all forms of movement were curtailed around Spotsylvania.May 15 A Union force commanded by General Sigel was defeated at New Market. Sigel had been sent to defeat

Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley. In this he failed. On the side of the successful Confederates was Colonel George Patton, grandfather of the officer with the same name who found fame in World War Two. Sigel was relieved of his command on May 19th.Sherman was unable to make a breakthrough at Resaca.

May 16 The Union suffered a major defeat at Drewry’s Bluff and lost 25% of their manpower during the battle – 4,160 men killed and wounded out of 18,000. The blame was later directed at the lack luster leadership of General Butler.

May 18 When the rain stopped Grant launched another unsuccessful frontal assault on Lee’s positions. With increasing casualties, Grant called off the attack. He had clearly underestimated just how well the Confederates entrenchments had been made.

May 19 Buoyed by his successes, Lee turned to the Confederates II Corps and ordered an attack on Union lines. This led to heavy fighting between both armies but neither one gained an advantage. By the end of the day the fighting around Spotsylvania had come to an end. The Army of the Potomac had lost 17,500 men. Combined with the loss of men at the Battle of the Wilderness, Grant had lost 33,000 men out of 122,000 in just one month – 27% of the Army of the Potomac’s total. However, Grant still had an army nearly 90,000 strong. There are no accurate figures for Lee’s losses for the same period but they were undoubtedly high. While the Union could sustain their losses, however unpalatable the figure, the South could not.

May 20 Sherman continued his advance on Atlanta.May 23 Grant continued in his policy of shadowing Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. He had a 2 to 1 advantage in terms

of troop strength. The cause of the South was not helped when Lee was taken with a fever and had to retire to bed.

May 24 One of the consequences of Sherman’s advance was that he had extended supply lines. On this day a raid by Confederate cavalry on his lines led to the destruction of large quantities of supplies. There was not a great deal Sherman could do about this, as he wanted to continue with his advance to Atlanta and the Confederates were skilled at quick cavalry attacks.

May 28 The Army of Northern Virginia moved towards Cold Harbor. By doing this Lee had placed his army between Grant and Richmond.

May 29 Lee entrenched his positions around Cold Harbor. May 31 Sherman’s advance on Atlanta was stalled by Confederate troops commanded by J E Johnston. Their tactics,

while never going to defeat Sherman, were sufficient to slow down his army to, on average, just one mile a day. May 31 A small convention in Cleveland of Republican abolitionists unhappy with Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

and other things, nominates John C. Fremont for president.Sources: History Learning Site, University of Mississippi lecture Grant’s Grand Strategy 1864, Wikepedia


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Work Day - 3/8/14 - photos by Fred Feltmann

The International Academy of Smyrna

Crew Leader Meeting

Americorps

Allatoona HS Beta Club

Crew Leader Curt Spinny discussing the history of the Union 24-Gun Battery during a break.

A satisfied crew homeward bound after a rewarding day working the trail.


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Marietta Tree Keepers Work Day - 3/15/14 - Photos by Fred Feltmann

Hillgrove HS NJROTC

Finishing The Last Bridge - 3/15/14 - T 277- Photos by Fred Feltmann

Troop 277, Eagle Scout Project


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New Crossing At Cheatham Hill and Powder Springs RoadsCobb County DOT has started widening Cheatham Hill Road at Powder Springs Road. The section of the Kolb Farm Loop Trail that crosses in that area has been re-routed to stay further in the woods and cross further upstream of the southbound traffic and at the crest of the hill such that pedestrians and horses can be seen from a further distance. Access to the Kolb Farm House parking is also re-routed to start directly at the stripped crossing on Powder Springs Road. This eliminates the need to walk along the roadside when entering or leaving the trail system.

The new trail section is mixed equestrian and hiker use and travels across the entrance of the equestrian parking lot and then parallels earthworks for a short distance before rejoining the original trail route.

New crossing with temporary stripes.


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Contact List - Updated 10/1/13Position name e-mail

President Scott Mackay [email protected] Vice President Curt Spinney [email protected] Secretary Anne Strand [email protected] Tom Okerberg [email protected] Jay Haney [email protected], Fund-raising Committee Lucy Denzin fundraising @kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgTrails Director Doug Tasse [email protected] Director Anne Strand [email protected] Directors Cindy Witt [email protected] Projects Director Donald Olds [email protected] Director Fred Feltmann [email protected] Fred Feltmann [email protected] Director/Webmaster Jerry Givan [email protected] Ambassadors David Strand [email protected] http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/#!/kmtcsocial

A Glimpse Of The 24-Gun Battery Trail- Photos by Fred Feltmann







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Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club

in partnership with the

Georgia Appalachian Trail ClubPresent a

Photo-HikeAt

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

May 3, 2014Kennesaw Mountain was the last strong hold for the Confederates before the Federals burned Atlanta in 1864. We are fortunate to have this wonderful natural and cultural resource so close and accessible. Join us as we explore several areas of the park and discover exciting historical sites and some great springtime mountain scenery. We will hike and photograph some interesting areas of the park.

The hike will be a couple of miles so make sure you have good footwear. Be sure to bring your camera, with charged batteries and a tripod. You may also want to bring some water, a snack and sturdy shoes.

Hopefully we will see new spring flowers and other interesting locations. The hike will finish at 12:00.

To register, call Jay Dement at 404/731-1901 or [email protected]. Your confirmation will contain the meeting location and a parking pass.

3/1/14 - Just Another Day!- Photos By Fred Feltmann

Crew Leader Class - 4 More!

Troop 277 Eagle Project - a bridge on the 24-Gun Battery Trail.

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E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152 770 427-4686 phone 770 528-8398 fax www.nps.gov/kemo

Kennesaw Mountain News Release March 11, 2014 For Immediate Release Amanda Corman (KEMO) 770-427-4686 x 229 Mary Koik (CWT) 202-367-1861 ext. 7231 “Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Seeks Volunteers for Park Day” (Kennesaw, GA) – As our nation commemorates the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, volunteers across the country will once again answer their nation’s call to service. On Saturday, April 5, 2014, history buffs, community leaders and preservationists will team up with the Civil War Trust, History™ and Take Pride in America at more than 98 historic sites across the country to participate in the 18th annual Park Day. In the Metro-Atlanta area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will participate in Park Day. Preparations are underway for the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, June 26-29, 2014. The Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club will sponsor a trail work day to prepare the Kennesaw Mountain Trail for planned interpretive hikes. For more information about Park Day at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, please contact Anne Strand by phone at 770-428-8474 or by e-mail at [email protected]. WHAT: “Park Day” trail work day at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park WHEN: April 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Meet at Parking Lot on Old Hwy 41 (0.2 miles northwest of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center – 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152) The Civil War Trust is the largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization in the United States, dedicated to preserving our nation’s endangered Civil War battlefields and to promoting appreciation of these hallowed grounds. To date, the Trust has preserved more than 38,500 acres of battlefield land in 20 states. Learn more at www.civilwar.org, the home of the Civil War sesquicentennial. The Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club has worked with Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park since 2002 to preserve the park’s historic trails. Directions and NPS volunteer forms can be found at www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/workday.php.

NPS National Park Day News Release


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An annual event sponsored by

the Civil War Trust and History

Join Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club

PARK DAY April 5, 2014

8:30 - 1:00

At Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Meet at Parking Lot on Old Hwy 41

.2 mi. north of Visitor Center 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive

Kennesaw, GA 30152

2014 Park Day Flyer - 4/5/14


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Hunt For History Flyer - 4/26/14

April 26, 2014

HUNT FOR HISTORY A Scavenger Hunt at Kennesaw Mountain

National Battlefield Park A Family-Friendly Fun’Raising Event Use clever clues to find historic sites Choose your history hike through the park:

Rugged 5.5 mile route Rolling 3 mile route Choose one of three

starting times: 7:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm Bring your team of up to four (4) members

Prizes for ALL 1st place winners Each time, each route

Have fun with your family and friends!

Register early for

the best deal! Print a registration form at our website

http://battleofkennesawmountain150.com/wp-

content/uploads/2014/03/HUNT-FOR-HISTORY-REGISTRATION-FORM-AND-CONSENT-rev-3272014.pdf

Or visit http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/about/in-store-

registration and click on our link there.

BattleOfKennesawMountain150.com

Organized by: Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in partnership with Big Peach Running Company

Learn about the Historical significance of

the Park

Support the 150th Commemoration of the

Battle of Kennesaw Mountain


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Kennesaw Mountain Trail ClubP.O. Box 5208, Marietta, GA 30061

www.battleofkennesawmountain150.com

JOIN “HUNT FOR HISTORY” AT

KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK

“Hunt for History,” a family-friendly scavenger hunt, will be held at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Teams of up to four will use clues to find historical park sites and win prizes. Details and downloadable registration forms can be found on the EVENTS tab at www.BattleOfKennesawMountain150.com.

Proceeds will support the 150th commemoration of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, being held June 26 - 29th. This historic event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure that the stories and sacrifices of these battles are not only known, but honored and passed down through the generations.

THE real-time resource for activities, programs, authors, speakers, hikes, artillery demonstrations, soldier encamp-ments, parking, event calendar, battle history and anything related to this huge event is the website: www.Bat-tleOfKennesawMountain150.com. The Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club, a volunteer group who has been a long-time partner of the Park, is hosting the new website and posting information directly from the National Park Service as plans are developed and finalized.

The Trail Club, after helping the Park staff maintain and develop the trail system for the past 11 years, has taken on a new role this year. A committee is leading the fundraising campaign to help make this historic event the most memo-rable and impactful of the twelve sesquicentennial commemorations held in the US over the past four years.

Bayhawk Asset Management LLC, WellStar Health Systems and Marietta Power and Water are sponsors for three of the dozens of programs to be presented during the event. Sponsorship and donor options are still available for those who want to be a part of this unique opportunity. Click on the SPONSORS AND DONORS tab for more information.

Whether you are a hiker, a history buff, a park neighbor or a local business, get involved! Find out how you can be a part of this historic community event by exploring www.BattleOfKennesawMountain150.com!

# # #Contact: Lucy Denzin, Fundraising Committee ChairPhone: 678-687-0817E-mail: [email protected]

2/13/14

Information and the registration form may be found at: http://battleofkennesawmountain150.com/event-info/hunt-history/

Hunt For History Press Release


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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War150th CommemorationKennesaw Mountain

National Battlefield ParkThursday, June 26 – Sunday, June 29, 2014

Sesquicentennial Anniversary Events Schedule

Thursday, June 26, 2014 7:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies of 150th Anniversary Events at Visitor Center; open to the public 8:45 pm - “Kennesaw: One Last Mountain” film (outdoors)

Friday, June 27, 2014 9:00 a.m. - “Dead Angle Real Time Hike” Visitor Center Ranger Program*

9:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Living History Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Mountain Top Ranger Program

10:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Author Lecture/Book Signing - Dan Vermilya Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Burnt Hickory Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

10:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

11:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program 97th Regimental String Band - Visitor Center Battlefield Cheatham Hill Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

11:30 a.m. - Mountain Top Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Soldier Life Program Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

12:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Author Lecture/Book Signing - Brad Quinlin Mountain Top Artillery Demonstra-tion/ Cannon Firing Regular Army Monument Dedication Ceremony - Burnt Hickory 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

12:30 p.m. - Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

1:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program 97th Regimental String Band - Visitor Center Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

*All ranger programs are 30 minutes in duration.


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Friday, June 27, 2014 1:30 p.m. - Mountain Top Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

2:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

2:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

3:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

3:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Mountain Top Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

4:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

7:30 p.m. - Female Vocalist of the Year from the International Bluegrass Music Association Claire Lynch performing - Visitor Center Battlefield stage. Musical historian and composer Bobby Horton is to open.

Claire Lynch Band is the reigning 2013 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Female Vocalist of the Year. She co-wrote a song entitled “Dear Sister” which is about an intimate farewell letter shared between a brother and sister, their lives ravaged by the destruction of the Civil War.

Bobby Horton is a multi-instrumentalist, seasoned performer and music historian. He has produced and performed music for thirteen PBS films by Ken Burns, including “The Civil War,” as well as the music for the “Kennesaw: One Last Mountain” film, now showing in the Visitor Center.

Open to the public Friday - Sunday from 9:00 am through 5:00 pm • Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Tent • Burnt Hickory Civilian Camp Life • Burnt Hickory Children’s Civilian Activity Tent • Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Military Activity Tent

Hikes offered Friday - Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Burnt Hickory - 3 mile easy to moderate hike • Kennesaw Mountain - 4 mile strenuous hike



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Sesquicentennial Anniversary Events ScheduleSaturday, June 28, 2014 9:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program* Visitor Center Battlefield Author Lecture/Book Signing - Dr. Brian Wills Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

9:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Living History Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Mountain Top Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

10:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Author Lecture/Book Signing - Dr. Steve Davis Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Burnt Hickory Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

10:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

11:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program 97th Regimental String Band - Visitor Center Cheatham Hill Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

11:30 a.m. - Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin Mountain Top Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Soldier Life Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

12:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Author Lecture/Book Signing - Richard M. McMurray Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

12:30 p.m. - Burnt Hickory Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlin 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

1:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Fashion Show (one hour duration) 97th Regimental String Band - Visitor Center Battlefield Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

1:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Mountain Top Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

2:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing



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Saturday, June 28, 20142:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich 24-Gun Battery Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

3:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program 97th Regimental String Band - Visitor Center Battlefield Cheatham Hill Ranger Program Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

3:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Authors’ Round Table Panel Discussion (one hour duration) Mountain Top Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

4:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Fashion Show (one hour duration) Mountain Top Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Thomas’ Headquarters Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

8:30 p.m. - Illinois Monument Rededication - Cheatham Hill Battlefield





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Sesquicentennial Anniversary Events ScheduleSunday, June 29, 2014 9:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program*

Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

9:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield “This Is War!” - Children’s Historical Reenactment Activity (one hour duration) Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

10:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Auditorium Author Lecture/ Book Signing - Dr. Wendy Venet (45 minute duration) Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Union Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

10:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Visitor Center Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlen Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

11:00 a.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Visitor Center Battlefield Children’s Common Soldier Life Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

11:30 a.m. - Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Visitor Center Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlen Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Union Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

12:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Auditorium Author Lecture/Book Signing - Robert Jones (45 minute duration) Drew Reid musical performance, Tim Terry accompanying - Visitor Center Battlefield Main Stage Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

12:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Children’s Storytelling Program - Cathy Kaemmerlen Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

1:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Visitor Center Battlefield “This Is War!” - Children’s Historical Reenactment Activity (one hour duration)

* All Ranger programs are 30 minutes unless otherwise indicated


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Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Union Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

1:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

2:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Word of Faith Gospel Youth Choir performance - Visitor Center Battlefield Main Stage (45 minute duration) Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

2:30 p.m. - Visitor Center Auditorium Author Lecture/ Book Signing - TBD (45 minute duration) Visitor Center Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Union Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

3:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Visitor Center Battlefield Civil War Medicine Program - George Wunderlich Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Reading of the Names of Kennesaw’s Fallen - Visitor Center Battlefield Main Stage (two hour duration) 24-Gun Battery Union Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing Cheatham Hill Ranger Program

3:30 p.m. - Mountain Top Ranger Program 24-Gun Battery Ranger Program Cheatham Hill Confederate Infantry Demonstration/Musket Firing

4:00 p.m. - Visitor Center Ranger Program Mountain Top Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing 24-Gun Battery Union Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing Cheatham Hill Confederate Artillery Demonstration/Cannon Firing

5:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies of 150th Anniversary Events at Visitor Center • Keynote speaker - Rebecca Burns, author/lecturer on Southern and Atlanta history • Vocal performances by Dr. Oral Moses and the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble



Sunday, June 29, 2014*All ranger programs are 30 minutes in duration.


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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War150th Commemoration

Sponsors

We need your help to make this a premier event. (And Companies/Organizations, get your logo placed here!) Your gift will ensure that visitors and members of our community will experience our Southern

hospitality and leave with a lasting sense of our rich history!

Please make a tax-deductible donation, via PayPal, today by clicking on the button below

or send your check to:

KEMOTrail Corps, Inc.

Campaign for the Civil War 150th P.O. Box 5208

Marietta, GA 30061-5208 770-427-4686, ext 335

For more information, e-mail us at [email protected]



[email protected]

http://battleofkennesawmountain150.com/sponsordonate/

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SponsorsDIVISIONWellStar Health System – Sponsor of Civil War

Medicine Tent at Visitor Center

BRIGADEBayhawk Asset Management, LLC – Sponsor of

Event Tent at Visitor CenterMarietta Power and Water – Sponsor of

Children’s Tent at Visitor CenterChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta - sponsor of the

Children’s Activity Tent at Burnt HickoryGold and Coin Exchange - Robert Oberth

REGIMENTRobert Bowden Inc.

COMPANYTown Center CID

DonorsDivision524 CREATIVE

BrigadeDavid and Anne Strand Dennis McGuire Floor Coverings

CompanyCarol Hammock Realty Jay Haney & Anne Page MosbyStrata Products Worldwide, LLC

Quarter Master Sergeant

Ordnance SergeantJay and Debbie Dement Harry & Debbie Lasher Scott McKay Pat and Doug Tasse Russell (Rusty) & Priscilla Bradley

IN HONOR OF:Son, Austin E. Bradley Daughter, Virginia C. Fox

Chick-Fil-A

First SergeantPat & Janet McPherson

SergeantCindy WittMr. & Mrs. Chester Austin Cheryl Baer Jimmy Camp Lucy & Damon Denzin Cam & Marti Graham Joelle Hodges Jack Lahue Dave Lydon Michael & Patricia Petelle Manning Properties Morgan Robertson Ron Roper Curt Spinney Neely Young

150th Anniversary Donors/SponsorsAs of 3/31/14

William and Chere Godwin Thomas and Carole Caras D. Russell Clayton William Kirk Mike Ernstes Mark R. Kirk Charles and Kathy Lee IN HONOR OF:

Great-Great-Grandfather, Jerimiah W. Goldsmith Great-Great-Uncle, Benjamin F. Cauthorn

CorporalDavid SkillingMr. William B. Dunaway JoAnn Caudle James & Florence Corley Terri Fabrizio Robert Fierman Karen Hinton Douglas & Elizabeth Kindred Premium Spray Products, Inc. Joanna Skinner Baker & Deborah Smith David & Maye Suddath

David & Tina Weber Fredric and Sharon Rakness Katie Sanstead Jack Cotter Associates David Cotey Peter and Jane Martin Noel Holtz Richard and Celia WannellJanine BetheaMary Sibley


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150th Anniversary Goal

We Need your help! See our website

- http://www.battleofkennesawmountain150.com/ - for the particulars!

With your help, we can make this Anniversary celebration the best it can be! We’ve raised over $61,625, as of 3/31/14!

Thanks!


http://www.battleofkennesawmountain150.com/

http://battleofkennesawmountain150.com/sponsordonate/

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and the

KENNESAW MOUNTAIN TRAIL CLUBCordially invite you on May 14th, 2014 to

“Dinner with a View” to benefit the 150th Commemoration of

The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

RSVP by May 1 to: 6:30 Cash Bar [email protected] 7:00 Welcome by Nancy Walther, Info: 678-687-0817 KEMO Superintendent 7:30 Dinner Hosted by: ELEVATION CHOPHOUSE $100 Donation - Single at McCollum Airport $150 Donation - Couple 1723 McCollum Pkwy Kennesaw GA 30144 www.battleofkennesawmountain150.com

RSVP by May 1 to: 6:30 Cash Bar [email protected] 7:00 Welcome by Nancy Walther, Info: 678-687-0817 KEMO Superintendent 7:30 Dinner Hosted by: ELEVATION CHOPHOUSE $100 Donation - Single at McCollum Airport $150 Donation - Couple 1723 McCollum Pkwy Kennesaw GA 30144 www.battleofkennesawmountain150.com

Dinner With A View Fund Raiser For The 150th Commemoration Of The Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain





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See and hear the story of the

Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

OWN THE GREAT NEW MOVIE!!

Buy the DVD for $10.95

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152

Or contact Dan Beard to order the video

[email protected]

678-331-1147

Battle Of Kennesaw Mountain Video Now Available For Purchase!

(Preview clips for the series, The Civil War: The Untold Story, may be found at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.567479523278616&type=2. Some of the clips shown there

are from Kennesaw: One Last Mountain, which is part of one of the episodes of the entire series.)


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.567479523278616&type=2

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One last mountain......150 years ago.

June 26-29, 2014: - Daily Living History Demonstrations - Battlefield Talks and Hikes - Children’s Programs and Activities - Evening Concerts and Events

For more information visit:www.nps.gov/kemo


Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkKennesaw, Georgia

National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior

Also on:www.Facebook.com/KMNBP

www.Facebook.com/KMTCSocialwww.Twitter.com/KennesawNPS

NPS 150th Anniversary Facebook Page


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Sponsors/Partners CornerMany thanks to our Sponsors and Partners for their support!

http://americanhiking.org

May Newsletter DeadlineIf you wish to have an article published in the April Newsletter, please submit it to Fred Feltmann at [email protected] no later than April 20th!

Barrett Parkway♦

Town Center at CobbRalph W. Stephens Owner/Operator


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