Annual Members Meeting – Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. CT
Tullahoma Campaign Tour – Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 11:30 a.m. CT
VFW Post 10904, Manchester, TN
Into the Storm: Retracing the Tullahoma Campaign led by Historian Jim Ogden
In the summer of 1863, Middle Tennessee trembled under the weight of a campaign that would reshape the course of the Civil War. Rain hammered the ridgelines. Roads dissolved into mud. Armies maneuvered through mist‑shrouded gaps where every ridge, every fence line, every heartbeat mattered.
On April 25, you’re invited to step onto that very ground.
Join TCWPA for an unforgettable day as National Park Service Historian Jim Ogden leads an immersive exploration of the Tullahoma Campaign — a masterclass in strategy, deception, and determination. Few guides can conjure the past with the clarity and force that Jim brings to the field. Under his interpretation, landscapes speak, decisions sharpen, and the campaign’s drama unfolds in vivid detail.
A Campaign of Nerve and Genius
The Tullahoma Campaign is often overshadowed by larger battles, yet its significance is undeniable. Over nine relentless days, Union forces under Rosecrans outmaneuvered Bragg’s army, striking through the mountain gaps with precision and daring.
You’ll stand where:
– Wilder’s “Lightning Brigade” surged through Hoover’s Gap, Spencer rifles cracking through the rain.
– Mounted infantry clashed in the fierce struggle at Liberty Gap.
– Confederate forces reeled back toward Tullahoma, then over the mountains toward Chattanooga.
This was a campaign won not by sheer force, but by audacity, timing, and terrain — and you’ll see it all through the eyes of one of America’s foremost Civil War historians.
TCWPA Meeting and Preservation Tour Schedule
10:30 a.m. CT — TCWPA Annual Members Meeting
11:30 a.m. — Departure for the Preservation Tour on Shuttle Bus
5:30 p.m. — Return to VFW Post 10904
Location: VFW Post 10904, 130 Shelton Road, Manchester, TN
Cost: Free
Open to the public — registration is required. Space is limited.
What Awaits You
- TCWPA Annual Members Meeting to review and approve the 2025 Annual Report and elect the 2026-2027 Board members
- A tour on the campaign’s most consequential ground
- Expert interpretation that brings strategy and human experience into sharp focus
- Shuttle transportation between tour stops
- Mild to moderate walking on varied terrain
- A rare chance to experience the Tullahoma Campaign as it unfolded
Claim Your Place on the Line
Space is limited for this immersive historical experience. Secure your spot today by submitting the form below or contact TCWPA at info@tcwpa.org.
