‘ Creating a Neighborhood Link’

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will celebrate the opening of a new trail connection during the Glass Street Live block party. “Creating a Neighborhood Link: Glass Street to Sherman Reservation” ceremonies will take place at 12: 30 p. m. at the entrance to Sherman Reservation on Missionary Ridge, which now connects via trail to the 73rd Pennsylvania Reservation on Glass Street. Parking will not be available at Sherman Reservation on Lightfoot Mill Road. Visitors may park at the Community of Christ Church, 2508 Glass St., then follow Special Event signs to the NPS pop- up tent to board a CARTA shuttle (boarding begins at noon). Visitors also have the option of walking to Sherman Reservation using Glass Street and the new trail. Immediately following the trail opening, a National Park Service ranger will lead a 30- minute hike into Sherman Reservation, focusing on the struggle for Missionary Ridge and the continued struggle for freedom in Chat- tanooga and the nation during the Civil War. Additional ranger- led tours, lasting about 45 minutes each, take place at 2 and 3 p. m. beginning at the 73rd Pennsylvania Reservation. Participants can take the shuttle or walk to the site. Those taking the shuttle should board at least 15 minutes before the tour starts. Tour participants will not only learn about the Civil War history in the area but can mingle with living historians dressed as Union soldiers, hear a percussion band, talk to park historian Jim Ogden about the historic Glass Street neighborhood and participate in hands- on kids activities. Visitors who do not wish to take the hiking tour may remain on the shuttle to be taken directly into the reservation for the other activities. All NPS activities are free, including shuttle transportation. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop from Glass Street to the Sherman Reservation until 4: 30 p. m.