THE ANNUAL 
WAR BETWEEN THE STATES DAY & 
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
in Chickamauga Georgia 

During the third weekend in September each year the town of Chickamauga is transformed into a living history of sights and sounds from the late 1800's.  Reenactors of Southern and Northern soldiers camp near the Crawfish Spring and allow you to see life as it might have been during the War Between the States, and the battle that touched this small corner of Georgia in September 1863.  The Battle of Chickamauga, named after the Chickamauga Creek nearby (a Cherokee Indian word for "River of Blood"), was fought in and around the little town of Crawfish Springs (now Chickamauga) with the main battle occurring just north of the town in an area that is now the Chickamauga Battlefield.  This battle was the last great Southern victory, with losses totally 18,000 Confederate and 16,000 Northern soldiers, leaving both armies in poor condition.  Historians characterize the fighting in the woods and brush as mostly "a soldiers' battle" with little help or direction from the Commanders.  The soldiers are the reason for this one day in September, to honor all  who fought and died here for their cause and country.

Living History activities are continuous at the downtown Crawfish Spring and Gordon Lee Mansion plus  Lee & Gordon's Mills areas.   Living history demonstrations will include soldiers of both sides plus artillery firing and camp activities.  Buses shuttle between Downtown and outlying events throughout the day, free of charge, to ensure visitors experience all activites.    Come celebrate the 142nd  Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga, in 2005, with us. 

Reenactors desiring more information please contact John Culpepper at 706-375-3177 weekdays.

Sutlers or Craft vendors contact Clay Howard at 706-375-5735 for information on booth spaces, etc.

The Chickamauga Sons of Confederate Veterans are currently locating the graves of Confederate soldiers in the Old Cemetery with plans to honor them with a flag and marker.  To see a list of identified graves and more up-to-date information click   HERE  .