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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Camp Thomas, named for General George H. Visitors can hike, bike, walk, jog, ride horses, or
around 1849. The quiet “crossroads” village Thomas, the “Rock of Chickamauga,” was created walk pets on more than 60 miles of trails in the
evolved into a bustling destination. Back then, in 1898 to meet the needs of the Spanish- national military park.
Catoosa’s entrepreneurs established mills, American War. 3370 Lafayette Road
saloons, and markets. Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
In 1902, 810 acres were secured just north of 706.866.9241 • nps.gov/chch
Western Catoosa County is the site of the Battle the military park and construction began on
of Chickamauga – the bloodiest two-day battle
of the Civil War in September 1863. From here, Chickamauga Park (North Post). It included OLD STONE CHURCH
the Union’s Atlanta Campaign began its march to officers’ quarters, barracks and stables, parade Ringgold’s Old Stone Church, circa 1849, has its
grounds, hospital and support buildings. The
original altar and pews. It was used as a Civil War
the coast.
Annual Festivals In 1895, Congress established the Chickamauga architecture reflects the Classical Renaissance hospital and now houses a Civil War museum and
Revival style featured at the Columbia Exposition
genealogy research library, complete with old census
of 1892 and is best exemplified in the officers’
& Chattanooga National Military Park to preserve
records, cemetery books, family Bibles and memorabilia.
& CELEBRATIONS the land and honor those who fought and died quarters on Barnhardt Circle. Open Friday through Sunday from 1-5 pm.
there in the Civil War. Anticipating military needs
Free admission.
to house thousands for training, Congress Nearly 10,000 acres of preserved and uninhabited 41 Catoosa Parkway, Ringgold, GA 30736
legislated that the Army could use all military landscape encompass the park, making it one of 706.935.5232 • catoosahistory.org/oldstonechurch
parks with their vast acreage as training grounds. the largest outdoor green spaces in the area.
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DOLLY DAYS SUMMER MOVIE SERIES FORT O FRIGHT
SPRING WEEKLY, JUNE AND JULY OCTOBER
A tribute to Dolly Parton’s marriage in Ringgold Free, all-ages movies presented Fridays and Saturdays at Stable 41. Includes CHRISTMAS IN FORT O
in 1966 features live music, food trucks, Dolly Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at Patriot Hall a haunted stable, ghost tour, and black SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
look alike contest, Dolly Dash 1 mile, 5K & 10K, in Ringgold. light skating. Parade and Christmas market.
and more. WINTER SKATING
FESTIVAL OF FLAGS LABOR DAY AT THE POST RINGGOLD HAUNTED DEPOT NOVEMBER - JANUARY
LAST THREE WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER
MEMORIAL DAY WEEK ON LABOR DAY AT BARNHARDT CIRCLE Haunted Depot, ghost tour, and hayride. Stable 41 Tuesday-Sunday ice skating.
Semi-annual celebration in Ringgold, where IN FORT OGLETHORPE
2,000 flags and crosses are raised to honor Fort Oglethorpe’s beloved festival returns SHOWCASE CATOOSA BUSINESS EXPO DOWNHOME CHRISTMAS PARADE &
fallen soldiers for two weeks surrounding with live music all day, food, fun, and 1ST THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER TREE LIGHTING
Memorial Day. classic cars FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER
At The Colonnade, this is a free community event
1890 DAYS JAMBOREE RUN, WHITE, AND BLUE with area businesses and non-profit organizations. When Ringgold’s Christmas tree at Citizens Park
50TH ANNIVERSARY! SATURDAY CLOSEST TO JULY 4 is illuminated, the Christmas Parade begins.
Southern gospel and folk bands, a kid’s 5K & 1 Mile street race on rolling hills. Downtown is decorated with lights. Musical
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fair, fireworks, specialty foods, a parade, and Winter Events performances take place at the Depot after the
more Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day. tree lighting and parade.
FIREWORKS FEST FESTIVAL OF FLAGS
DIXIE HIGHWAY 90-MILE YARD SALE SATURDAY CLOSEST TO JULY 4 VETERAN’S DAY WEEK More information on city events can be found at
ALWAYS 1ST JUNE WEEKEND Indoor/outdoor event features 100+ Semi-annual celebration in Ringgold, where letsgoforto.com or nothinlikeringgold.com
The annual community 90-mile Yard Sale vendors, food trucks, live bands, 2,000 flags and crosses are raised to honor
follows the original Dixie Highway inflatables, and one of the fallen soldiers for two weeks surrounding
through northwest Georgia biggest fireworks shows around! Veterans Day.
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