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From Point Park To The Moccasin Bend Lecture Series

An aerial view of Point Park and Moccasin Bend.
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An aerial view of Point Park and Moccasin Bend.

National Park Partners supports the preservation of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park - including the Moccasin Bend Archeological District.

On Thursday, September 8th, the nonprofit will host its annual National Treasures: Party at Point Park - and on Monday, September 12th, it will open this fall’s Moccasin Bend Lecture Series at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX Theater here in Chattanooga.

Tricia Mims is executive director of National Park Partners.

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