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History by Kayak: The Yankees Land at Browns Ferry

October 26 @ 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners have teamed up to provide a Civil War History tour by kayak. This paddling program emulates the action at Browns Ferry
and the opening of the new Union supply line. Join Civil War expert Dr. Anthony Hodges as we
paddle in kayaks down the Tennessee River and land at historic Brown’s Ferry. The paddle is
four miles in length and will take approximately three hours. Kayaks, PFDs, paddles, guides, and
transportation back to your vehicle all will be provided by Outdoor Chattanooga.
Some prior paddling experience is helpful, but not required. Participants need to be 16 or older
and know how to swim.

In the early morning hours of October 27, 1863, fifteen hundred Union soldiers boarded boats in Chattanooga and floated down the Tennessee River to conduct a successful amphibious assault at Browns Ferry. This paddling program emulates the action at Browns Ferry and the opening of the new Union supply line. Join Civil War expert Dr. Anthony Hodges as we paddle in kayaks down the Tennessee River and land at historic Brown’s Ferry. The paddle is four miles in length and will take approximately three hours. Kayaks, PFDs, paddles, guides and transportation back to your vehicle all will be provided by Outdoor Chattanooga. Some prior paddling experience is helpful, but not required. Participants need to be 16 or older and know how to swim.

Meeting Place: Lookout Valley Elementary School located at 701 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN. 37419. Park your vehicle in the lot next to Browns Tavern.

Appropriate Ages: 16 and up

This is a FREE event!

Pre-Registration is required. 

*PLEASE NOTE* We changed our registration system on 3/4/2024 to a new software called Xplor Recreation.  Even if you have participated in our programs in the past, you will have to make a new account and sign the waiver.  If you need any assistance, check out this guide.

For questions or more information call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 or email us at info@outdoorchattanooga.com.

Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center
200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN

Details

Date:
October 26
Time:
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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