First, we have a change of venue for the Friday night discussion session. Instead of Constitution Hall, we will be meeting at Lee and Gordon’s Mills in Chickamauga. Constitution Hall is not available due to the upcoming primary election. Adress for Lee and Gordon’s Mills: 71 Red Belt Road #3316, Chickamauga, GA 30707 Second, we have a couple of cancellations, so if you wish to grab a seat on Friday’s bus, meet us at the History Store’s parking lot at 8:15 Friday morning ..read more

March 8-9, 2024 To all: the Friday Bus is now sold out. If you have any question about whether you have a reserved seat, be aware that if I cashed your check, you have a seat. Your canceled check is your receipt (one reason I still ask for checks.) Going forward, I will take standby reservations for the bus, and you can alternatively elect to follow us in your own vehicle. Inevitably, there will be a couple of cancellations – happens every year – so contact me at dpowell334@aol.com to verify there is room. Saturday, as ever, is open to all. Let’s hope for balmy spring weather. Thanks, Dave ..read more

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Study Group is to create a forum to bring students of the American Civil War together to study and explore those events in the fall of 1863 that led ultimately to the creation of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, as well as explore other nearby Civil War-related sites. Tour Leaders:  Jim Ogden and Dave Powell Date: Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, 2024; By bus and car caravan. Friday’s tour will begin and end at the History Company, 2949 LaFayette Road, ju ..read more

Seminar in the Woods: Mission Statement: The purpose of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Study Group is to create a forum to bring students of the American Civil War together to study and explore those events in the fall of 1863 that led ultimately to the creation of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, as well as explore other nearby Civil War-related sites. Tour Leaders:  Jim Ogden and Dave Powell Date: Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, 2023; By bus and car caravan. Friday’s tour will begin and end at the History Company ..read more

REVISED – DUE TO CONTINUED COVID CONCERNS In order to accommodate ongoing safety concerns, as well as NPS regulations concerning bus tours, we are going to change the Friday tours. We are replacing the bus tour into McLemore’s Cove with two car-caravan walking tours. If you paid a bus fee, and wish for a refund, send me an email at dpowell334@aol.com. Otherwise, I will donate all excess funds to either the park Monument fund or American Battlefield Trust, as I have done in the past. As noted below, Last year, we donated $500 to ABT, and $750 to the Jewell Monument Fund. In 2022, we should be a ..read more

Seminar in the Woods: Chickamauga, March 11-12, 2022 Mission Statement: The purpose of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Study Group is to create a forum to bring students of the American Civil War together to study and explore those events in the fall of 1863 that led ultimately to the creation of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, as well as explore other nearby Civil War-related sites. Tour Leaders:  Jim Ogden and Dave Powell Date: Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12, 2022; By bus and car caravan. Friday’s tour will begin ..read more

Revised schedule for 2021 Mission Statement: The purpose of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Study Group is to create a forum to bring students of the American Civil War together to study and explore those events in the fall of 1863 that led ultimately to the creation of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, as well as explore other nearby Civil War-related sites. COVID NOTICE: Due to the state of Coviid in the country, we are eliminating the bus tour on Friday and will substitute two other battle walks for Friday morning and afternoon. Thank you ..read more

Dear Friends, After discussions with Jim Ogden, he and I have both decided that the best strategy at this time is to change the Friday Bus portion of our tour to two more battlefield walks NOTE: THE SEMINAR IS NOT CANCELLED – WE ARE MERELY SUBSTITUTING THE BUS PORTION FOR ADDITIONAL WALKING TOURS. I will post a revised itinerary announcement later this week, adding two Friday walking tours and detailing some procedural changes we will have to make in order to accommodate the Park’s revised hours. Important: If you wish to receive a refund for the money you paid towards the bus, please send me ..read more

It’s that time of year again: Mission Statement: The purpose of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Study Group is to create a forum to bring students of the American Civil War together to study and explore those events in the fall of 1863 that led ultimately to the creation of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, as well as explore other nearby Civil War-related sites. COVID NOTICE: As of right now, we are planning on a normal weekend, with one day on the bus and one on foot in the park. If the state of Covid in the country still requires some degree ..read more

Hello, The bus for Friday’s tour is officially FULL! All SOLD OUT. Of course, there is no attendance limit or cost for Saturday’s tours, all are still welcome. If you have any questions about if you reserved a seat – check you back to see if your check is cashed. Or, send me an email at dpowell334@aol.com and I will verify. To say again, Friday’s Bus Tour is SOLD OUT ..read more