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Graffiti removed at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

by mcangeli
Graffiti removed at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

KENNESAW, GA- Over the weekend, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park staff worked to
remove graffiti and burn marks associated with the recent defacement of the park’s iconic Illinois
Monument and grave site of the unknown soldier.

“I am grateful for the expeditious actions of the park staff to clean the vandalized areas. While impacts to
the sites appear minimal, these illegal acts of vandalism hurt and degrade the experiences of visitors, and
repairs, if possible, can be time consuming and costly,” said Patrick Gamman, superintendent for
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

The vandalism was reported last Friday morning by park staff and volunteers. Damage included drawn
graffiti on the Illinois Monument, black carbon deposits on the grave site and charred remains of two
American flags, which did not belong to the park.

“We take vandalism incidents seriously in the park, and we encourage anyone with information to reach
out to us as the investigation continues,” Gamman said.

Anyone with information that could aid this investigation is asked to contact investigators through the
following means: NOTE: Use is restricted to investigative tips ONLY and should not be used to offer
general comments or opinions.

CALL or TEXT the Tip Line 888-653-0009
ONLINE form go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
EMAIL [email protected]
EMERGENCY dial 9-1-1

Original Press Release

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield To Increase Access for its Theater and Public Programs

by mcangeli

KENNESAW, GA– Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, in using a phased approach for
increased access, will reopen specific operations this week. Beginning July 1, 2020, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will reopen access to:
• The park’s theater, located inside the Visitor Center.
• Face-to-face outdoor programs.


The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be
paramount. At Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, our operational approach
continues to be centered on examining each facility function and service to ensure those
operations comply with current public health guidance and are regularly monitored.
For more information, visit the park website (www.nps.gov/kemo), or call 770-427-4686 x231.
Details and updates will also be posted on the park’s social media channels.

For the FULL PRESS RELEASE

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Mountain Trailer Store Soon to be in Operation at Top of Kennesaw Mountain

by mcangeli

Kennesaw, GA– Beginning May 8 and operating weekends and holidays through the end of September, American’s National Parks Store, a partner of the National Park Service, will be selling convenience items at the parking lot at the top of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. America’s National Parks Store operates a sales trailer in the spring and summer months to provide items that might be needed or wanted by park visitors.

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Metro-Atlanta National Park Sites to Celebrate Junior Ranger Day

by mcangeli

Junior Ranger Day is an annual event, held during National Park Week (April 17-25, 2021), designed to engage children of all ages in the treasures that are our national parks. On this special day, national park units across the country offer distinct programs to encourage participants to explore,
learn, and protect. In celebration of Junior Ranger Day, the metro-Atlanta national park units are
hosting special activities to highlight this event on April 24.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
For this years’ Jr. Ranger Day, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is proud to offer an interactive scavenger hunt that will take you all across the battlefield! The event will be available from Saturday, April 17 through Saturday, April 24. Materials include a scavenger hunt sheet and map, which can be picked up at the Visitor Center or emailed upon request (email [email protected]). There will also be corresponding clue videos that can be viewed on the parks’ Facebook and/or Youtube starting on 4/17. Participants who do their best to complete the hunt will receive an official Jr. Ranger Badge of Kennesaw Mountain as well as several other goodies!

Remember the Jr. Ranger pledge to ‘Explore, Learn, and Protect’, and we’ll see you at the Mountain!

For more information or to view the full press release click here

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