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Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site


Saturday, February 15, 2025

GDRA Federal 23rd Corps Encampment
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
The Georgia Division Reenactors Association will be encamped near the Prather Cabin and performing a Federal Infantry, 23rd Army Corps Impression in the Big Wheat Field. This will include hourly musketry firing and military drilling. The feature program will be "Period Weaponry Through Time". $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025

GDRA Federal 23rd Corps Encampment
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
The Georgia Division Reenactors Association will be encamped near the Prather Cabin and performing a Federal Infantry, 23rd Army Corps Impression in the Big Wheat Field. This will include hourly musketry firing and military drilling. The feature program will be "Period Weaponry Through Time". $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, February 23, 2025

The Return of the Longleaf Pine Tree
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
This program will be one of four 2025 programs that will feature protected species at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. Come out and learn about one of our heritage trees, the Longleaf Pine, and participate in actual tree planting with a ranger-led discovery hike. There will be staff on hand to answer questions, free giveaways, and outside exhibits. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, March 1, 2025

125th OVI School of the Soldier
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
The 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactors will be here to portray the Ohio 124th Infantry Unit that fought at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. They will demonstrate camp life, military tactics, drills, a children's muster, and perform black powder demonstrations. The feature program will be a presentation on "Medicinal Plants Used During the Civil War." $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
We are having a volunteer workday to prepare for our annual prescribed burns. We will be working along the large wheat field and along the yellow trail. Admission is free for volunteers. There will be tasks for all ages and abilities. Free for Volunteers $5 parking. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Pickett's Settlement Historic Skills and Crafts Day
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Come on out for our growing, annual event! We will have various historic trades represented at this event including, but not limited to blacksmithing, woodworking, sewing, spinning, soldier's skills, etc. A food concession will be available. There is sure to be something for everyone! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Little Fires, Big Results Hike
Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
This will be a Ranger-led hike around areas where we recently conducted prescribed burns. It will be part of an annual series of programming that fosters learning for the care of endangered or threatened species. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Battle of Pickett's Mill 161st Anniversary Commemoration
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Limited tactical displays and demonstrations will feature artillery and infantry impressions used by Union and Confederate troops during the battle. There will also be guided tours and presentations held throughout the event. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Junior Ranger Family Day - A soldier's Life
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Come out and learn about the life and skills of a Civil War soldier. Show off what you've learned by completing our junior ranger book! For this day only you'll get to fast track your badge progress! All ages welcome! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Flowers On The Brink Hike
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for a ranger-led hike to observe the habitats for the three threatened/endangered species of flowers found at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. Participants may also be able to help conduct bloom counts. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Stewards of Pickett's Mill Creek Hike
Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
This will be a guided, ranger-led hike on a 1/4 mile shallow section of Pickett's Mill Creek. We will hike, do a macroinvertebrate round-up, and pick up trash along the way. Our goal will be to determine the health of the creek, discover a living ecosystem, and leave it cleaner for the future. Free admission for participants with preregistration. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Any Girl Scout group can attend this event. Preregistration is required. This event will span 2 days with morning and afternoon time slots available with a limit of two groups per time slot. Saturday's project will be trail maintenance. Sunday's project will be Historic Gardening 101. Rangers programs provided in addition to the project activity. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Your State Parks Day 2025
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join the Friends of Pickett's Mill in helping to improve our natural and historical areas here in the park. We will focus our efforts on the Large Wheat Field. Water and snacks provided. Please bring gloves. Admission is free for volunteers. 770-443-7850.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Christmas At The Cabin
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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