Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Pickett's Mill is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died.
On May 27, 1864, the Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church, attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,000 Federal troops were selected for the task, and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard's force reached the vicinity of Pickett's Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 10,000 Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. The Federals had lost 1,600 men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Adults $5.50
Group rates available with advance notice. please call 770-443-7850.
Seniors (62+) $3.50
Youth (ages 6-17) $3.00
Facility Amenities
Free Parking
General Information
Family-friendly
Special Tags
Civil War Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Soldier's Life
03/14/2015 - 08/15/2015
Learn about the life of the common soldier who fought in Georgia. A park ranger dressed as a soldier will display the items soldiers carried while marching and fighting in north Georgia in 1864.
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Cabin Life at Pickett's Mill
04/18/2015 - 10/17/2015
Join us at the log cabin for this living history event. Discover what fall was like on a small farm during the Civil War 150 years ago. Watch someone cook over a fire. Enjoy toys and games. Experience the sights and sounds of a black powder demonstration as authentic style muzzle loading rifles and muskets are fired.
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151st Battle Commemoration
06/06/2015 - 06/06/2015
Artillery demonstrations will be held during the day in remembrance of Captain Key's Battery and its impact on the outcome of the battle.
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Trail Erosion Repair - Your State Parks Day
09/26/2015 - 09/26/2015
Help with controlling erosion on the Site's Historic Red and Blue Trails. Breaks and buffers will be used to direct water away from the walking trails. This is a chance to help further preserve the unique battlefield.
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Fall Candlelight Tours
11/20/2015 - 11/21/2015
On November 20 - 21, 2015, Confederate and Federal soldiers will recreate the night attack of the Battle of Pickett's Mill. During guided tours at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m., visitors will witness Brig. Gen. Hiram Granbury's Brigade advance into the dark ravine and Capt. Thomas Key's artillery bombardment. Registration will be announced in October 2015.
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Christmas at the Cabin
12/05/2015 - 12/05/2015
Gather the family and join us at our 1850s log cabin. Civil War soldiers will be home for the holidays. The cabin will be the setting as period reenactors demonstrate farm life, chores, toys, games and celebrations of the period.
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Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
4432 Mt. Tabor Church RdDallas, GA 30157 View Listing
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