Saturday we drove northeast to Chickamauga National Battlefield. Chickamauga and Chattanooga is the largest national battlefield authorized by Congress between 1890 and 1899. Shiloh, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg were the other battlefields. We enjoyed the visitors’ center with the old guns. The center has almost 350 shoulder arms dating from the 1500s until the early 1900s. There were a lot of people of all ages enjoying the battlefield. Many runners and cyclists were using the trails. We drove around the battlefield and read many of the markers and monuments. Bob and I walked up Wilder Brigade Monument. Here we are after walking up the 136 steps to get to the top of the 85 foot tall tower.
This is a view of the tower from an area near the parking lot.
As we were leaving Chickamauga we saw a sign for the local Highland games and went to investigate. It was much smaller than the one we attended at Letchworth State Park, NY. This one was located at the historical mill and feed store.
We saw square dancing and line dancing, but nothing that resembled the highland games.
There were 6 booths with items to buy. Only 4 of them had Scottish items.
We were told there would be a Celtic wedding later in the afternoon, but we returned to the campground as there was not enough to keep us busy until then.
There were 3 empty campsites when we returned.
4 comments:
Hi Bob and Joyce
Great pictures! You two are going to be in such great shape with all of this hiking and walking. We won't be able to keep up with you.
It's always fun to find an unexpected event like the Highland Games. We stumbled into an Old West Days Celebration in Jackson Hole Wyoming once, by accident, and it was one of the great highlights of our trip.
See you soon.
Lynn and Hoss
Hey Bob and Joyce, Are ya'll ever going to come home again. He He! Just kiddin. Have a great time. Cecil and Gail
We made it home, but we didn't want to! Glad you enjoyed the blog.
Where is my sister? Looks like they haven't left home. Gall stones must share with science
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