Pickett's Mill Battlefield

We at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site would like to inform all visitors that on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2026, we will be conducting our annual prescribed burn. The red, blue, and purple trails will be closed on this day in order to ensure the safety of all visitors. Color-coded maps indicating these trails are available at the visitor center and online through the link at the end.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 770-443-7850. Thank you for your understanding.

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Ranger Tiana Meek's program, "Civil War Nurse Mary Walker", was recently recognized for "Most Innovative Program at a Historic Site", Region 1, at our Statewide Ranger's Conference last week. A shout out to Michael Hitt and the Friends of Pickett's Mill Battlefield for helping to make this program possible!

Here at Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, we have availability for the camp host position. Although this is an unpaid position, space for an RV on park property is provided, which includes electricity and water. This position is available to start immediately.

Responsibilities include cleaning the group shelter between rentals, as well as outdoor maintenance, such as mowing and weed-eating.

If you are interested in applying, please call our park office at 770-443-7850 for more information.

Don't forget that tomorrow, Sunday, February 8th, 2026, is Super Museum Sunday! Join us here at Pickett's Mill Battlefield for a variety of programs, including trivia, outdoor cooking, and presentations on a variety of historical subjects.

This day only, park admission is free for everyone!

Thank you to the Georgia Historical Society for sponsoring this event!

If you have any questions, please call us at our park office: 770-443-7850.

Today's program on January 31st, 2026, Voices of America at Pickett's Mill, has not been cancelled. All activities will be held inside the visitor center from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our park office at 770-443-7850.

For the Voices of America program on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, we will be featuring a program on Scandinavian soldiers present at the Battle of Pickett's Mill, especially regarding the 15th Wisconsin Infantry. If anyone who speaks Swedish, Finnish, or Norwegian is interested in assisting with or volunteering for this program, please contact us at our park office number, 770-443-7850, for more information.

The maintenance host position will open soon here at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. We need someone who would ideally be able to start on January 1st, but other timeframes are also currently available. Primary duties include cleaning the group shelter between rentals and outdoor maintenance, such as mowing and weed-eating as needed. If interested, please call our park office at 770-443-7850 for more information.

If interested in applying, please call our park office at 770-443-7850 or visit in person. The visitor center is open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Due to expected winds, cold temperatures, and rain, the planned outdoor program, Pickett's Meals, for Sunday, November 30th has been cancelled.

Due to fire hazard and extreme weather warnings, the October 26th bread-making program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our park office at 770-443-7850.

Here at Pickett's Mill Battlefield, we are in need of a maintenance host, ideally available to start on October 1st. Duties will primarily involve cleaning the group shelter after rentals and outdoor maintenance.

For more information or to apply, please call our park office at 770-443-7850.

Reminder that Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, the Friends of Pickett's Mill Battlefield will be hosting the Housewife! This program will be held at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the visitor center, with a maximum of fifteen participants per session. Preregistration is recommended.

A "housewife" is a compact sewing kit that was popular among both men and women in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this program, visitors will have the opportunity to create their own and to learn basic stitches.

For questions, please call our park office at 770-443-7850.