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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. I look forward to working with
local governments and community partners in the coming
years to develop and provide exceptional opportunities
for visitors to access, 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.
~ Cathleen Cook
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BOARD
OF DIRECTORS |
Meg
Beene
Becky Browder
Mike Costello
Mel Cooper
Tom Decosimo
Karen Diamond
Bob Doak
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John
Edwards III
Becky Gregory
Mike Mahn
Jay Mills
Troy Wayne Poteete
Mickey Robbins
Sally Robinson
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Dan
Saieed
Karen Stone
Rob Taylor
The Hon. 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: moccasinbendpark@gmail.com
Website:
www.moccasinbendpark.org |
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The
lecture series is underwritten by Greg A. Vital,
President of Independent Healthcare Properties,
LLC. |
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