The "Rhea County Spartans and Other Roles Women Played During the Civil War

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute presentation focusing on the story of the “Rhea County Spartans” and other roles women played during the Civil War. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center (3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742) before traveling onto the battlefield. Please dress accordingly for the weather, and a folding chair might be desirable.

The roles associated with the Rhea County Spartans and other women have largely been forgotten within the history of the American Civil War. Women endured the heartbreak and loss of loved ones during this war, but what roles did they play as active participants? We encourage you to join a park ranger for this special presentation as we explore the experiences of women from 1861 to 1865.