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Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site


Saturday, July 12, 2025

Soldier's Life: Artillery Rising
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us as we will be portraying the Keys Arkansas Battery, which was crucial to the Confederate defense during the Battle of Pickett's Mill in 1864. There will also be drilling and firing throughout the event. $3.50 - $6.50 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Up the Creek Without a Paddle or a Spine
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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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Saturday, Sep 13, 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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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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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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