Contact Info
Kennesaw, GA 30152
- Phone:
- 770-427-4686
- Phone:
- 770-427-4686
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Kennesaw NBP interprets the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Park hours as of Sunday March 11, 2007:
Visitor Center building: 8:30am-5:00pm
Visitor Center lot and grounds: 7:30am- 8:00pm
Mountain Road: 8:30am-7:30pm
Cheatham Hill Park: 8:00am-7:30pm
Park grounds and all facilities are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Visitor Center Building:
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30am-5:00pm. On weekends during daylight savings time, 8:30am-6:00pm.
The building is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Administrative Offices:
Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm and closed weekends and all Federal holidays.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take I-75 to exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight, turn west onto Barrett Parkway. Travel down Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.
