05/25/2026
Free Entrance to Point Park on Lookout Mountain on Monday, May 25, in Honor of Memorial Day:
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park preserves places where thousands of Americans lost their lives in some of the heaviest fighting of the American Civil War. This Memorial Day, we invite you to visit the park to reflect on the sacrifices made on these hallowed grounds and to learn some of the stories of the fallen.
In honor of Memorial Day, all entrance fees to Point Park on Lookout Mountain will be waived on Monday, May 25, allowing free entry for all visitors. Check out the schedule below for a list of the free, ranger-guided programs which will be offered at Point Park and at the Chickamauga Battlefield on Memorial Day:
Point Park on Lookout Mountain:
11 AM – The Struggle for Chattanooga: Join a ranger inside the entrance gate at Point Park for a 45-minute program providing an overview of the Siege and Battles for Chattanooga.
Chickamauga Battlefield:
10 AM – Car Caravan Driving Tour: This program is a 90-minute to two-hour guided tour that provides an overview of the Battle of Chickamauga. After an introduction in the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, participants will follow a ranger in their personal vehicles to three stops on the battlefield to learn about the people, places, and stories which defined this pivotal battle.
2 PM – Fire on the Farm: This 45-minute program will take place at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center and examine the fighting that occurred on the McDonald Farm on September 20, 1863.
In the case of inclement weather, programs will be adapted and provided indoors. We hope to see you at the park!
