Brown's Mill Battlefield Association

Brown's Mill Battlefield Association This site is dedicated to the Confederate and Union cavalrymen who fought and died here on July 30, 1864, and to the medical staff who tended the wounded.

The Brown's Mill Battlefield Association supports this historic site that opened almost 149 years to the day that Union Soldiers under General Edward M. McCook, marching from Atlanta toward Macon, were defeated by General Joseph Wheeler's Confederate cavalry which had ridden south from Decatur. "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler's relentless pursuit of the raiders virtually destroyed Sherman's cavalry and kep

t Atlanta's vital supply lines open. But more than that, the Battle of Brown's Mill changed the course of the Atlanta campaign. It forced Sherman to abandon his efforts to use cavalry to cut Atlanta's railroads and compelled him to begin a lengthy siege, the very thing he had hoped to avoid.

09/11/2023
07/27/2023

We had our last kids' metal detecting class yesterday afternoon beginning at 6:00pm. Man was it hot!! 99 reading on my car dashboard. We only lasted an hour, instead of 2 hours. They were a great bunch and found lots of treasures.
Today is our last class for the summer. It is for adults. We may only be there for 15 minutes!!!😂😂 Just kidding, but probably not so long as yesterday. We have to be really careful in this heat.

07/20/2023

Despite multiple contingency changes and adjustments, the Newnan High School rebuild is on track and on budget so far, according to Coweta County school officials.

07/20/2023

We have 2 events next week.
First, Metal Detecting Classes at the Coweta County Recreation Center. Call and register if you are interested. Youth and Adult.
Second, Saturday, July 29th, 7:00pm Toast and Taps. We remember those who gave their lives for a cause they believed in. Both Union and Confederate dead are honored to remember the anniversary of The Battle of Brown's Mill.

05/01/2023

This Saturday, May 6th, is Clean-up Day at Brown's Mill Battlefield. We will meet & begin at 8:00am in the parking lot. Our goal is to tidy up the burial areas where soldiers were buried after the battle on July 30, 1864. Bring rakes, loppers, saws, etc. for yard work.
Come & give us a hand.

04/28/2023

April is Confederate History Month. To honor the memory of those wounded who died in hospitals in Newnan during the War Between the States and who were buried in Oakhill Cemetery, the Brown's Mill Battlefield Association puts our Flags and Lights in the Confederate Section. This is a drive-through event (after dark if you want to see the lights glowing).
The event sponsored by the local SCV Camps and BMBA will begin at 7:00p.m.
Come and join us to help put out flags and luminaries this afternoon, to enjoy the speeches tonight, or to wait with us to watch the lights shine to remind us of our history.

Our own Ronny North is offering this Walking Tour. It is ONLY for walkers! Every participant must be able to WALK the ...
09/20/2022

Our own Ronny North is offering this Walking Tour. It is ONLY for walkers! Every participant must be able to WALK the trails that are located in the woods on uneven terrain.

Today is the 158th anniversary of The Battle of Brown's Mill. It seems appropriate to post a picture of Joe Wheeler's s...
07/30/2022

Today is the 158th anniversary of The Battle of Brown's Mill. It seems appropriate to post a picture of Joe Wheeler's statue from the Hall of Congress in Washington, DC. He was known as "Fightin Joe Wheeler".
Thanks for the photo Lee Gilley.

07/30/2022

July 30, 1864
July 30, 2022
158th Anniversary of The Battle of Brown's Mill
Toast and Taps
7:00 pm
at the Battlefield
155 Millard Farmer Road
Rain or Shine!

07/26/2022

A reminder! This Saturday, July 30th, at 7:00pm we will meet at Brown's Mill Battlefield to honor those who gave their lives. This is the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Brown's Mill.
All are welcome!

Our Adventure Camp metal detecting class was a big success. This one was done for 4H. We had 2 classes with 16 kids in...
06/04/2022

Our Adventure Camp metal detecting class was a big success. This one was done for 4H. We had 2 classes with 16 kids in each. It was in the afternoon and was hot. They kept on digging.

06/01/2022

Our 1st Metal detecting class of the year tomorrow. Fun!

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