USA National Battlefield

The name Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Indian meaning cemetery or burial ground. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought here from June 18, 1864 until July 2, 1864. read more...

Phone: 770-427-4686 x0   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Kennesaw   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

King George and Broadswords, shouted loyalists as they charged across partially dismantled Moores Creek bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond the bridge nearly a thousand North Carolina patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. read more...

Phone: 910-283-5591   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Currie   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Moores Creek National Battlefield

Signed into law in June 1992, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the 3,400-acre scene of this clash between nations and informs visitors about its national and international importance. As the only unit of the National Park Service with a primary focus on the U.S.-Mexican War, Palo Alto Battlefield also interprets the entire conflict--including the details of its origins and the broad range of consequences. In an effort to turn a scene of conflict into a place of bi-national exchange and understanding, all research and interpretation conducted by the park reflects perspectives of both the United States and Mexico. read more...

Phone: 956-541-2785   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Brownsville   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site, National Battlefield   Activities: N/A   Details Provided By: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site