Mark Thrash: A Living Memorial

Name: Mark Thrash: A Living Memorial
Start: 2024-05-04T14:00:00-04:00
Location: 3370 LaFayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, United States, Georgia 30742

Schedule

Sat May 04 2024 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3370 LaFayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, United States, Georgia 30742 | Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, May 4, at 2 pm, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute ranger-led presentation discussing Mark Thrash, a local legend in the early years of the national military park. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center before traveling onto the battlefield for the talk. Please dress appropriately for the weather and a folding chair might be desirable.
Born enslaved, Mark Thrash gained freedom after the Civil War and worked for the War Department as a laborer at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park from 1894-1922. He was a "living memorial," enticing visitors to travel from across the country to hear his stories. He passed away in 1943 at 122 years old. Come learn more about Mark Thrash and his life’s story.