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Volume 6, Issue 2 February, 2012
EARTHWORKSTree Planting Event - February 25, 2012 & March 3, 2012See the Tree Planting Event posted on our website. - http://www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/1550.php, along with our article on page 7, herein.
We have posted the Tree Keepers’ press release and one of our maps and Park form links to create this announcement. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested.
Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club (KMTC) Receives Award – Jan 17, 2012
Left to right: Mark McMahon, Scott MacKay, Jay De-ment, Jennifer McMahon (not shown: Rebecca Paden)
The Cobb Landmark & Historical Society (CLHS) presented KMTC with an award “for an outstanding contribution to the preservation of our heritage.” Our mission to maintain the trails, educate the visitors, and protect the earthworks of the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is quite in sync with their mission to preserve, promote and protect historic places here in Cobb County. KMTC President Scott Mackay and Vice President Jay Dement accepted the award at the CLHS annual meeting held at the historic Whitlock Inn. A reception was held after the meeting at the historic Anderson House where Scott and Jay were able to thank members of CLHS individually. You can learn more about CLHS at their website: http://www.cobblandmarks.com/
KMTC Newsletter1 Tree Planting Event - February 25, 20121 Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club (KMTC) Receives Award 2 Is Your Thing Invasive Plants?2 A Special Thanks!2 Announcing Crew Leader Training Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club2 Thanks, Troop 147!3 Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club Calendar for 20123 Mark Your Calendars!4 Trail Report5 Joint effort of HOA, NPS and the Trail Club6 “Being Green”6 “Thanks Going Forward”7 Volunteers Needed To Help Plant 1550 Trees!8 January 7 Work Day Photos9 January 14 Work Day Photos10 Trail Club Shirts and Merchandise Available10 Contact List - Updated 10/31/1111 Youth Appreciation Day - March 3, 201212 The Civil War 150 Years Ago12 Grade Dips13 2012ActivitiesatKennesawMountainBattlefield14 Get To Know Harry Carpenter, aka Mark Twain!15 Civil War Round Table Of Cobb County16 Sponsors/Partners Corner16 March Newsletter Deadline
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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!)
Is Your Thing Invasive Plants?“Invasive plant” control has continued to need our help and we are looking for people to lead some dedicated work days. To do this we will need you to take our crew leader training in February. You should contact Scott Mackay at [email protected] if you are interested. This role will require a long term commitment with the Trail Club. We have “lots” of Invasive plants!
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 hereforthecurrent/pastfiscalyear.Ifyouareparticipatingas 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 2011 (October 2010 - September 2011):
FY 2011
Bank of America Omega Academy Walker School U.S. Navy Various Scout Troops/Packs Hands On Atlanta Wal-Mart Lockheed Martin Marietta Kennesaw State University Pebblebrook NHSAtlanta Audubon Society
FY 2012
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints AestheticsGeorgia Tech TrailblazersCub Scout Pack 702, MariettaCub Scout Pack 1954, Atlanta Robotics Team, McEachern High School Troop 405, McEachern United Methodist Church Troop 147, Mobile, AL Troop 1, Smyrna, GAKennesaw Mountain High School Navy ROTC groupAgain, thank you for all of your support!
Announcing Crew Leader Training Kennesaw Mountain Trail ClubFebruary 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2012This is your opportunity to become a trained Crew Leader and lead groups to make the trails at Kennesaw Mountain BattlefieldNationalParkanevenbetterplace.
The park relies on the club to maintain the trails and help in other important areas. Your commitment is important to help achieve the objectives of improving the visitor experience and making the trails sustainable for years to come.
Thefour-dayclasswillstarteachdayat9amandfinisharound 4 pm, with an hour for lunch and be held in the Visitor CenterofKennesawMountainBattlefieldNationalPark.
Uponcompletionyouwillreceiveacertificateofcompletion.
Day One 2/11: Trail Design and LayoutDay Two 2/12: Trail Construction and MaintenanceDay Three 2/18: Crew Leader TrainingDay Four 2/19: KEMO Orientation and Leave No Trace
The cost of this training is covered by the club and your future participation for our scheduled work days is anticipated (this is a long-term volunteer commitment to the trail club).
Space is limited for this program, to register or for more information please contact Jay M. Dement, [email protected], 404/731-1901, you will receive confirmation.
Thanks, Troop 147!Troop 147 does an annual trip each year to do a service project. This year they came to Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefieldParkwith 10Scouts and leaders tohelp out. Their trip coincided with Sam Hogan’s (Troop 1, Smyrna, GA ) Eagle project. He is installing a fence along Stilesboro Road near the entrance to the Park. The Troop (Troop 147), spent the night at the old CCC camp and returned to Mobile on Sunday, January 15th.
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Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club Calendar for 2012Date Time Location Event
FEBRUARY2/11 11:30-4:00 Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day -worksiteshorseparkinglot&bamboofield & an attack on the Privet at Cheatham Hill2/11 & 12 9:00-4:00 Visitor Center Crew Leader Training2/18 9:00-4:00 Visitor Center Crew Leader Training & Graduation2/18 4:00- Laredo’s restaurant Crew leader reception2/19 9:00-4:00 Visitor Center Crew Leader Orientation/Leave No Trace training2/25 8:00-11:00 Cheatham Hill Pkg Lot Planting of 1500 trees with Marietta Tree Keepers, KCB
MARCH3/3 8:00-11:00 Field at Powder Springs Planting of 500 trees with Marietta Tree Keepers, KCB & Cheatham Hill Roads3/3 10:00-12:00 Visitor Center Trail Ambassador meeting with Chief Ranger A. Winegar3/3 12:00-2:00 REI Kennesaw Store Outreach Table at Youth Appreciation Day3/10 8:30-1:00 Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day3/24 TBD KSU Civil War Symposium- 1862: Path to Freedom3/31 8:30-12:00 TBD Civil War Trust Park Day
APRIL4/14 8:30-1:00 Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day4/21 8:30-1:00 TBD Earth Day
MAY5/5 4:00-7:00 Visitor Center Picnic for KMTC Board, Trail Ambassadors & Crew Leaders5/12 8:30-1:00 Old Hwy 41 parking lot Trail Work Day
JUNE6/9 8:30-1:00 Old Hwy 41 parking lot National Trails DayBold/Italic - Trail Work Days!!!!
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 11:30 am at the new parking lot, .2 miles north of the Visitor Center on Old 41andusuallyarefinishedby4:00p.m.Activitiesusuallyinclude the use of shovels, rakes, picks, and other tools to fixerosionproblemsonthe20+miletrailsystem.Pleasedonot 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, theTrail Club has donated over 25,000 volunteer hours to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. We hope to see you at a work day soon!
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Trail ReportFROM: RANDY WHITEN
Projects for December 10, 20111. The Project on Big Kennesaw at the rock crib will
continue, we hope to complete that project. Jim Moylan will be in charge of that crew. Fill dirt will be staged at the worksite before the work date.
2. A new project will be the Hardage Mill Trail Switchback. There has been considerable wash and the switchback is in bad need of repair. Crew Leader will be Jay Dement.
3. The fencing at the Visitor Center at the parking lot needs restacking, it is very unstable. Donald Olds will have this project.
4. Bamboo is still an ongoing project. Doug will be the crew leader for that project.
5. The trail on Little Kennesaw just before the new fence is in terrible shape. We need to prevent someone from getting injured from falling. Also since they are at the fence they can bring down the balance of the fencing staged by Scott. This project will include rock removal, steps, and some rock cribs.
A work day was planned December 3 to reroute the trail off John Ward Road.
• Knob Farm trail reroute. About 14 members from the HOA plus crewleaders completed about 80% of the reroute. The balance was completed on our next work day.
Winter Trail Days Projects, January 7, 2012
All the work this day will be on Big Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw.
Teams will be taken up to the Little Kennesaw Trail at the Mountain Road.
Tools will be staged at that site.
One team will have their tools staged at the Maintenance Building.
1. Team one, finishing the rock crib on the old mountain trail. Tools were staged at the maintenance building and the team hiked the trail to the work site. Material was staged in advance.
2. Multiple Teams - Trail work began on little Kennesaw below the new fence. The work site was marked with red flags. Tool s were staged at the trail head. • Teams were bused up the mountain. Crew
leaders met their teams at the theater and each were responsible for their safety
lecture. Water was located with the tools. The present plan was ten per team. As the teams are formed they will be bused up the mountain.
• The work site was from the new fence to the switchback. Rocks were moved, some rock cribs and a tree cut out of the trail. Work continued on our regular work day the following week.
• This trail needs a lot of work.
Regular Work Day, January 14, 2012 1. Bamboo Removal2. Continuation of Trail work on Little Kennesaw started
last week.
One crew drove over to the Bamboo project.
The other crews were bussed up the mountain to the Little Kennesaw Trail Head. At the conclusion, they walked down to the trail head at Burnt Hickory and Old Mountain Rd.
• Tools and water were staged on the mountain/work site.
Scout Project. (Troop 1, Sam Hogan)There has been 2 weekends of work on the new fence across the street of the Visitor Center. About as least three more remain. Also additional cleaning has been done on the picnic area. (Jan 7th and Jan 14th)
Future Scout Projects1. Steps at the horse park2. Clearing the field at Cheatham Hill and Powder
Springs3. New Fence on Burnt Hickory, this is at least two
projects.
Other Future Projects 1. Tree planting in February.2. Tree planting in March3. Horse park cleaning and clearing.
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Joint effort of HOA, NPS and the Trail Club
Richard Kozicki, a resident of The Enclave at Cheatham Hill Park, reported a trail safety issue to Anne Strand of the Trail Club. Richard had helped park visitors that had been injured by falling on the steep, rock bald part of the trail near his home.
Jay Haney of the Trail Club called Richard and got additional information. Jim Moylan, a Trail Club Crew leader, and Jay visited the site. To correct the safety issue, a trail re-route would be necessary.
Anytrailre-routingintheparkhastobeapprovedbytheNPScomplianceofficer,RangerWillieR.Johnson.Jimarrangedfor Willie to visit the site and he approved the Trail Club plan for the re-route.
Jim, with Jay’s help, coordinated with the HOA members near the site and set a work day of December 3, 2011. Nine volunteers attended the work day, six from the Enclave and three from Cheatham Hill Park. The Trail Club provided crew leaders to manage the project and Trail Ambassadors to register the volunteers and provide site safety. The Trail Club alsoprovidedoperatorsforbothDitchWitchesandacertifiedchainsawoperator.
Work included cutting the new 100-foot long switch back trail with the Ditch Witches, constructing a rock retaining wall, cutting dead trees and smoothing the trail surface. Approximately 80% of the project was completed on December 3rd. The trail re-route is now open for use.
This is an outstanding example of public-park-trail club cooperation to solve an issue of mutual concern.
Photos by Page and Jay Haney
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“Being Green”We recently had an REI sponsored “Winter Trail Day.” There was a very good turnout of over 60 volunteers. Most of this group was new to Kennesaw Mountain and working with our crew leaders. We started off the event by apologizing for the not-so- wintery weather; which in fact was pretty warm and made me think about spring and things soon turning green.
Of course, no one actually complained that the weather was pleasant. And, it made no difference that most of the volunteers were “Green” - as in being unfamiliar with the work they were about to do. As with many volunteer groups, there is always a core of dependable volunteers. That’s important because they’re able to aid the new- comers.However,thesurprisingthingwefindwiththosewho come “Green” is that they’re able to quickly pick up the skills needed to complete a project. It is almost like “Being Green” is a good thing, eager to grow and learn and do something new. I believe that we’ll see more than several of the volunteers who came for the REI event return.
We are grateful for REI’s support and recommendation of people to become active in our club. We welcome all volunteers and especially look forward to seeing our new crew leaders, who are undergoing training at this time, move forward from being green to being seasoned leaders and trail workers.
Things will start turning green very soon. Come out and join us and enjoy the season.
Doug TasseOutreach Director & Crew Leader
“Thanks Going Forward”So much was accomplished by volunteers at Kennesaw Mountain in 2011 and now we look forward to 2012.
There’s a commercial running currently on TV which has a couple of guinea pigs rowing a boat to generate power and one chubby guinea pig timing their stokes by calling out, “Row”. There is a man watching them row who explains that it took 8 months to teach the guinea pig the word “Row” - which, he says, is ‘such a simple word’. I don’t recall what the commercial is advertising, but I really appreciate the idea and how it pertains to the Trail Club.
Tail Club members work together to teach, learn, share and use various skills needed to complete the different projects we undertake around the park. And, as the man in the commercial might say: “’Row’ it’s ‘such a simple word”.. But it makes important things happen.
Working together and leaning and doing is important. It’s just that a little word sometimes takes awhile to hear or learn. I believe the word “Thanks” is that one word we should use and hear during the New Year.
Thanks for the many projects that we worked on last year. The Trail Club’s volunteer efforts resulted in some large and very visible projects being completed. Among them were numerous trail improvements; restoring the drainage and the grounds at the Illinois Monument; clearing and beginning new landscaping at the Visitor Center and amphitheater areas; fencing additions and improvements; invasive plant removals; and creating a new switchback trail to make a steep section of the trail safer for hikers and horses. Everyone who worked on any of these projects should have heard “Thanks” while work was in progress and at the end of the session. And we want to thank you all again.
I’ve also noticed that many visitors say “Thanks” as they pass by our project sites.
So, feel assured that many are thankful that Kennesaw Mountain is cared for by volunteers who show their thanks bybeingtheretohelppreservethebattlefieldandthehikingtrails there.
I hear frequently that the Park staff thanks us. I believe that we are the ones to say “Thanks” for having this National BattlefieldParkavailabletous.
“Thanks”, such a simple word to start off the New Year. Also a couple of words that are important; “Thank You”, the simple additional word is “You.” You make the difference , you are the one we need. Won’t you please come and join us this year?
“Thanks!”
Doug Tasse Outreach Director
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Volunteers Needed To Help Plant 1550 Trees!For Immediate Release: February 1, 2012 Contact: Holly Walquist - 770.424.4664 What: Tree Planting Event at Kennesaw Mountain National BattlefieldPark
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 8:30 am Sign-in and refreshments 9:00-11 am Plant 1550 seedling trees
Where: KennesawMountainNational Battlefield Park,plantinglocation-lookforsignageandtrafficdirectorsonCheatham Hill near John Ward Road - see below for a link to the map, Marietta, GA (main entrance address is 900 Kennesaw Mountain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152)
For Whom: Open to the Public, all ages. Please car pool if possible, parking limited.
Cost: Free
Briefly: Marietta Tree Keepers, The Rotary Club of Marietta & Keep Cobb Beautiful invites volunteers of all ages to help plant 1550 seedling trees at the Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefieldParkonSaturday,February25,at8:30am. The Piel Field area is being restored to a hardwood forest in order to reflect the area’s mid-19th century vegetation cover. Tools and refreshments provided. Dress for outdoor weather.
Calling for volunteers of all ages to come out and assist Marietta Tree Keepers, The Rotary Club of Marietta & Keep Cobb Beautiful as we plant 1550 seedling trees at Kennesaw MountainNationalBattlefieldParkonSaturday,February25, 2012. So come on out and help us as we help add more trees to this well cherished historical property. Large groups please call ahead and let us know how many volunteers will be attending. For more information and weather updates call 770-424-4664 or e-mail [email protected].
Here is a link to a PDF with map to get to the area
Here is a link to a PDF with the form to fill out
Here is a link to the site location on the website: http://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:30 am to enjoy donuts and beverages before digging in to work. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. Dress appropriately for the weather. Tools will be provided, although volunteers are welcome to bring their outdoor gloves and tools as we may run out of tools depending on the amount of volunteers. Please car pool if possible, parking is limited.
Background: Members of the Marietta Tree Keepers have been promoting the value of trees to the community since
it was founded in 2002. MTK has over 100 members and has planted over 2,500 trees around the city. The 501(C) 3 non-profitorganizationworkscloselywiththeCityofMariettato plant trees along public right-of-ways, parks and schools. Those wishing to become a member or make a donation can learn more by visiting MTK’s website at www.mariettaga.gov/committees/treekeepers.
Please check our website or answering machine for up-to-date locations and weather conditions. www.mariettaga.gov/committees/treekeepers
Phone: 770-424-4664
E-mail: [email protected]
A hawk watches the proceedings on Kennesaw Mountain from his perch on the communications tower there. Photo by Fred Feltmann
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January 7 Work Day
Photos, above, by Victor Williams
Photos, above, by Fred FeltmannAdditional photos from both photographers can be found on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/kmtcsocial.
Click on “Photo’s” to see the various albums we have uploaded.
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January 14 Work Day Photos
How many acres of Bamboo have we cleared to date?
5 Acres!!!!!!
It’s taken over two years to date! And not just 1 weekend a month either, but rather multiple days a month!
This week’s “Bamboo” Crew!
Sam Hogan’s Eagle Project - Fence Building
Photos by Fred FeltmannAdditional photos from both photographers can be found on our Facebook page at http://www.
facebook.com/#!/kmtcsocial. Click on “Photo’s” to see the various albums we have uploaded.
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Trail Club Shirts and Merchandise Availablehttp://www.cafepress.com/kennesaw_trails
100% Cotton Denim Embroidered Shirt $35.00
Support your club and Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefieldParkby showing the colors. We have a selection of shirts both long-sleeved a n d s h o r t - s l e e v e d available in our online Gear Store. 20% of the purchase price of any of our products goes directly to support the park.
The yellow tee shirt ($17.99) with the club logo on the back has become the default standard uniform shirt for trail workdays. The bright yellow color stands out in the woods, and the logo is clearly visible when you are bent over swinging a Pulaski or a MacCloud.
If you would like to have one or more shirts at this price, e-mail Jay Dement at [email protected] with your name, size, and quantity of shirts. The Yellow shirt is available at a special price of $15.00 during Trail Maintenance on the second Saturday of the month.
Contact List - Updated 10/31/11Position name e-mail
President Scott Mackay [email protected] Vice President Jay Dement [email protected] Secretary Anne Strand [email protected] Tom Okerberg [email protected] Jay Haney [email protected] Supervisor Randy Whiten [email protected] Director Anne Strand [email protected] Directors Doug & Pat Tasse [email protected] Service Projects Donald Olds [email protected] Director Fred Feltmann [email protected] Fred Feltmann [email protected] Tech Dir /webmaster Jim Moylan [email protected] Director/Webmaster Jerry Givan [email protected] Ordering Jay Dement [email protected] Ambassadors David/Anne Strand [email protected] Helpers Randy Whiten [email protected] http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/#!/kmtcsocial
A hiker, his son and dog out enjoying the trails on the backside of Little Kennesaw. on a
balmy January afternoon - 1/7/12
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Youth Appreciation DaySat. March 3, 2012
12pm-2pmREI Store in Kennesaw
Come join the fun with REI specialists!
~Knot tying
~Cooking demonstration
~10 essentials of Backpack Basics
~Bicycle Fun
These 4 mini classes are designed for ages 6-12. Bring a friend to have lots of fun while learning how to enjoy the outdoors!
REI Kennesaw770 425 4480
Youth Appreciation Day - March 3, 2012
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The Civil War 150 Years AgoFeb 3 President Lincoln refuses an offer from the King of Siam to send war elephants
Feb 6 Surrender of Fort Henry, Tennessee
Feb 8 Battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina
Feb 10FederalforcesdestroyedtheConfederate“Mosquito”fleetatElizabethCity,NC
Feb 14 Union ironclad gunboats attack Fort Donelson, Tennessee
Feb 15 All-out Confederate attack at Fort Donelson, Tennessee
Feb 16 Ft. Donelson unconditionally surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant
Feb 21 Battle of Val Verde, New Mexico Territory
Feb 22 Jefferson Davis inaugurated as President of the Confederate States of America
Feb 23 Federal troops occupy Fayetteville, Arkansas
Feb 25 Federal troops occupy Nashville, Tennessee
The Battle of Fort DonelsonFebruary 11-16,1862
After capturing Fort Henry on February 6, 1862, Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant advanced cross-country to invest Fort Donelson. On February 16, 1862, after the failure of their all-out attack aimed at breaking through Grant’s investment lines, the fort’s 12,000-man garrison surrendered unconditionally. This was a major victory for Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and a catastrophe for the South. It ensured that Kentucky would stay in the Union and opened up Tennessee for a Northern advance along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. Grant received a promotion to major general for his victory and attained stature in the Western Theater, earning the nom de guerre “Unconditional Surrender.”
Grade DipsWhen possible, grade dips should be wide and have shallow angled approaches. Ideally a hiker should hardly notice them.
While hiking a few weeks ago I came across a grade dip we created several years back. It was still doing its job! When we built it, we worked hard to compact the trail tread so hikers would not erode it.
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2012 Activities at Kennesaw Mountain BattlefieldFebruary:
February 4: No Dead Ends: Getting Around Walls in Family Research | Have you hit a “wall” in your family research? Historian and researcher Brad Quinlan will provide tips and information on how to get past genealogical research pitfalls. Program is at 11 am at KEMO Visitor Center..
February 12 & 19: Mark Twain Speaks! : A Progressive Man’s View on Social Change in America | Living historian Harry Carpenter portrays famous author and icon Mark Twain, discussing Twain’s views on society before, during, and after the Civil War. The program takes place at the KEMO Visitor Center from 1:30 -2:30 pm.
March:
March 12: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check the back later for more details.
March 31: Park Day | This “Take Pride in America” event is sponsored by the Civil War Trust invites volunteers to help park staff with maintenance projects. All ages are encouraged to participate. More information will be available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/kemo.
April:
April 16: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check back later for more details.
April 16 – May 31: “Project Poppy” fundraiser | A cooperative effort between school children and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, poppies are for sale through the Kennesaw Mountain Historical Association. Poppies are $1 and proceeds go to the “Wreaths Across America” program to place wreaths at the Marietta National Cemetery.
April 28: Junior Ranger Day | “Trains, Trains, and More Trains!!” Children of all ages are invited to attend this annual event where they will learn about the history of trains in Atlanta and the US, and become official Jr. Rangers! Activities include photo, dress up and craft stations with booths conducted by various railroad organizations. Program is from 11 am – 3 pm at KEMO Visitor Center.
May:
May 5: Kennesaw Mountain Heritage Crafts Day | Celebrate 19th century living! Crafters will be on hand to demonstrate various skills, from beekeeping to basket weaving. Many crafting items will be available for purchase. Music, crafts, food, and dance fun available for all from 11 am to 6 pm around KEMO Visitor Center.
May 14: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check back later for more details..
May 24-28: Veterans’ Uniform Display | Historian Ken Myers presents veterans’ uniforms and memorabilia from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. The display is at the KEMO Visitor Center and is available from 9 am – 4 pm.
June:
June 1 – July 27: Fun-at-the-Mountain Fridays | Each Friday children can have fun with the rangers, participating
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in various nature and history centered activities that encourage hands-on involvement. Programs last approximately one hour, beginning at 1 pm each Friday.
June 23-24: 148th Battle Anniversary | Various events commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Artillery and infantry demonstrations presented, along with civilian and military life encampments.
July:
August:
August 13: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check back later for more details.
September:
September 10: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check back later for more details.
October:
October 15: Monday Night Program | These programs cover a variety of historical and culturally relevant topics delivered by subject experts. Speakers are to be announced; please check back later for more details.
November:
December:
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Civil War Round Table Of Cobb CountyFounded June, 2011 – Cobb County, Georgia Web site: www.cobbcwrt.org. Go to our facebook page from the website. Last Month’s MeetingDr. John Flower of Dalton State College and Dr. David Parker of KSU presented an outstanding program on their book Breaking the Heartland: The Civil War in Georgia. I was glad that Dr. Parker was able to answer the question found in his chapter on Southern textbooks written during the Civil War that asks “If one Confederate soldier can whip 7 Yankees, how many soldiers can whip 49 Yankees?” Dr. Flower also gave us a great insight on the actions of General Joseph Johnston and General John Bell Hood during the North Georgia and Atlanta campaign.
Future Programs of the Civil War Round Table of Cobb CountyMarch 1, 2012: The meeting will be held at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Members will have free admission to the museum before the presentation. Harper Harris, Lead Interpreter, will give a presentation on The Great Locomotive Chase that took place on April 12, 1862. April 5, 2012: (Please note: this is a change from the scheduled activity planned for April 12th at the Marietta Museum of History We will be taking donations for the Marietta Museum of History at this meeting). The meeting will be held at the KSU Center. Michael K. Shaffer will give a presentation on his just released book Washington County, Virginia in the Civil War. Mike is the Assistant Director of the Civil War Center at KSU. He is a Civil War historian, author and newspaper columnist, who has written various articles for state and local publications. Join us this evening as he speaks on his new book, available for sale and signing after the program. May 3, 2012: The meeting will be held at the KSU Center. James Stallings Sr. of Macon, author of Georgia’s Confederate Soldiers Who Died as Prisoners of War 1861-1865 will give a presentation on Northern Civil War Prisons. He has a few of his books to sell and sign that night. He is not having any more printed. June 7, 2012: The meeting will be held on the KSU campus. Dr. Richard McMurry will give a presentation on The Common Soldier during the Civil War. Dr. McMurry is a Civil War scholar, lecturer, and professor. He is the author of many books on the Civil War, including Atlanta 1864, Last Chance for the Confederacy, and The Road Past Kennesaw. Dr. McMurry has lectured extensively throughout the United States to standing room only audiences. Current Members – 107 Congratulations to Matthew Paul DiMare for being our 100th member. Thanks to all of you the Civil War Round Table of Cobb County continues to grow. If you have friends interested in Civil War history, please bring them along. Our membership dues are $25.00 per person a year. Our year runs from September to June. Our dues help us bring in guest speakers and for historical preservation.
Civil War News and EventsKSU – The Civil War Center and Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park present:9th Annual Symposium on New Interpretations of the Civil War 1862: The Path to Freedom – March 23 – 24, 2012 Opening reception Friday March 23 – 6:00 pm at the Southern Museum in Kennesaw.Saturday – March 24 – 9:00 am at the Social Sciences Auditorium – Room #1021.Hear historians Ken Noe, Wiley Sword, Jeff Wert, and Brian Wills lecture on 1862 events leading to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Marietta’s Great Locomotive Chase Weekend – April 12 - 15, 2012 On April 12th – 15th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Marietta will have special events to accompany the City of Marietta’s Observance of the 150th Anniversary of The Great Locomotive Chase. Re-enactors and living history characters will be on hand Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Special lectures regarding technology during the Civil War will be held on Saturday. More details coming soon at: www.mariettacivilwar.com.
The Great Locomotive Chase Movie at the Strand Theatre – April 12th, 2012 On April 12th the city of Marietta will have a Re-Premier of the 1956 Disney movie, The Great Locomotive Chase, at theStrandTheatre.Ticketsare$75.00eachandcanbepurchasedattheStrandticketofficestartingFebruary27th.These tickets include a reception at 6:00 pm in the theatre lobby.
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