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Moccasin
Bend National Archeological District
Moccasin
Bend has distinct geographical attributes which have made it of
strategic importance as a crossroads within the North American continent
for more than 10,000 years. As a result, the Bend contains a unique
array of contiguous prehistoric and historic sites which chronicle
important aspects of human history.
Because
of the extraordinary density, complexity and integrity of sites
which include Native American villages, the remains of Civil War
earthworks and other sites of national significance, approximately
755 acres, were designated in 2003 as the Moccasin Bend National
Archeological District, a unit of the National Park System.
Mission Statement
The purpose
of the Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park is to support the
National Park Service in the preservation, protection and interpretation
of the cultural, historical and natural resources of the Moccasin
Bend National Archeological District, thus ensuring the rigorous,
permanent protection and security of the site. The Friends of
Moccasin Bend will also actively partner with the National Park
Service in the construction, maintenance and operations of an
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Message from the Superintendent
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is privileged to partner with the Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park in a collective effort to preserve the cultural and natural resources of the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District while providing exceptional opportunities for visitors to understand and appreciate Moccasin Bend’s rich and diverse history. With evidence of over 12,000 years of human occupation, overlaid by the Trail of Tears and Civil War artillery emplacements, and complemented by outstanding views of the Tennessee River and surrounding mountains, Moccasin Bend provides a unique experience for visitors to downtown Chattanooga.
We have much to look forward to as we continue our work with the Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park to construct a cultural/visitor center on Moccasin Bend. This new facility, along with other interpretive features to be located in the Archeological District, will allow the Park and Friends to showcase the history of this special place for the benefit of both the American public and international audiences.
— Shawn Benge |
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BOARD
OF DIRECTORS |
Meg
Beene
Becky Browder
The Honorable Curtis Collier
Mel Cooper
Tom Decosimo
Bob Doak
John Edwards III
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Becky
Gregory
Mike Holliday
Mike Mahn
Jay Mills
Avery Patten
Troy Wayne Poteete
Mickey Robbins
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Sally
Robinson
Dan Saieed Karen Stone
Rob Taylor
The Honorable Neil Thomas
Greg Vital
Larry Zehnder |
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Contact
Us:
Shelley
Andrews, Executive Director
Friends of Moccasin Bend National Park
P.O. Box 4953
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone:
423-785-3030
Fax: 423-265-2871
Email: fomb@moccasinbendpark
Website:
www.moccasinbendpark.org |
The
lecture series is underwritten by Greg A. Vital,
President of Independent Healthcare Properties,
LLC. Lectures will be video taped for educational
and archival purposes, through a generous gift
from First Tennessee Bank.
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