Special Programs - Sunday, November 24, 2024

RANGER-LED AND HISTORIAN-LED TOURS

 

James Walker's painting, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain," depicts Union Major General Joseph Hooker (on the white horse) during the assault on Lookout Mountain, famously known as "The Battle Above the Clouds," on November 24, 1863.

National Park Service

10 am - Grant's Battle on November 24
Location: Orchard Knob Reservation, corner of North Orchard Knob Avenue and Ivy Street

Having finally been able to order his attack against Braxton Bragg, Ulysses S. Grant on November 24, 1863, had now to anxiously await the unfolding of events. In this 90-minute program from the vantage of Orchard Knob, National Military Park Historian Jim Ogden will discuss Grant’s experience and role in the battle, on what he hoped would be the day that brought him another victory, this one in the shadow of Lookout Mountain.

11 am – The Battle of Lookout Mountain - A Walking Tour Inside Point Park
Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate

On November 24, 1863, US soldiers assailed Lookout Mountain from the west and drove Confederates around the mountain’s bench, beyond Cravens House, in what became famously known as “The Battle Above the Clouds”. This 30-45 minute program will provide an overview for this battle fought among the foggy and rocky slopes of Lookout Mountain.

1 pm - Neutralized by Numbers: Confederates at Cravens House
Location: Cravens House (1060 Cravens Terrace, Chattanooga, TN)

As the old song says, “You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run.” Good gamblers and good officers know the phrase, especially the Confederates at Cravens House. A 45-minute program will take place on the Cravens House lawn. Seating will not be provided. Please plan accordingly.

2 pm – The Battle of Lookout Mountain - A Walking Tour Inside Point Park
Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate

On November 24, 1863, US soldiers assailed Lookout Mountain from the west and drove Confederates around the mountain’s bench, beyond Cravens House, in what became famously known as “The Battle Above the Clouds”. This 30-45 minute program will provide an overview for this battle fought among the foggy and rocky slopes of Lookout Mountain.

2 pm - Hooker's Demonstration Advances
Location: Parker Lane off Brown’s Ferry Road; look for and follow the “Special Program” signs

Union General Joseph Hooker’s demonstration along the lower reaches of Lookout Creek did much to prevent a meaningful response to the Northerner’s simultaneous flank attack along the western slopes of Lookout Mountain. As the flank attack began to yield results, Hooker sent the demonstration forces forward in their own advance. Join National Military Park Historian Jim Ogden for this 2 ½ hour, 2 ½ mile walking tour of the ground of Hooker’s demonstration’s advance.

4 pm – The Battle of Lookout Mountain - A Walking Tour Inside Point Park
Location: Meet inside the Point Park Entrance Gate

On November 24, 1863, US soldiers assailed Lookout Mountain from the west and drove Confederates around the mountain’s bench, beyond Cravens House, in what became famously known as “The Battle Above the Clouds”. This 30-45 minute program will provide an overview for this battle fought among the foggy and rocky slopes of Lookout Mountain.

 

LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS

 

“Thunder on the Mountain” – Artillery Demonstrations
Location: Inside Point Park
Program Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm

Artillery made Lookout Mountain important during the siege of Chattanooga. Using the heights to their advantage, Confederate batteries ensured no supplies were able to come into the beleaguered town. Then, they were involved in the defense of the mountain itself on November 24, 1863, in a battle in which the geography that earlier benefited them took a turn, and nature itself seemed to work against the gunners. This 30-minute program will explore the role artillery played in the siege and in the “Battle Above the Clouds”.