Supporting one of Atlanta’s most important cultural resources…

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The Friends of Kennesaw Mountain works in partnership with the National Park Service to raise funds to enhance Kennesaw Mountain for present and future generations. We are building on a long heritage of Native American tribes, settlers, soldiers, farmers, Illinois donors, and the Civilian Conservation Corps that helped create one of Cobb County’s most diverse greenspaces. The park is an oasis of hiking, history, and health within a bustling area and has over 2.5 million visits annually. Your money goes to improving the trail network, supporting living history demonstrations, and enhancing both access and comfort while inside the park. Our goal is to sustain this living memorial and ensure it remains a vibrant place for the future.

This Mountain Moves Us

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Meet Becky Cameron

When I bought my first house in Marietta 40 years ago, I had no idea a national battlefield surrounded my neighborhood. A …
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Meet Grace and Duke

If you’ve ever taken a hike on the Kolb Farm Loop trails, you’ve probably spotted Grace and her adorable pup, Duke! They’re …
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Meet Christa, Mary, Delores, and Angela

As the tiniest hint of fall begins to creep into the Saturday morning air, the park quickly fills with hikers, runners, history …
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Meet Mike Collett

Meet Mike Collett: volunteer trail director and board member with Friends of Kennesaw Mountain. Mike, along with his amazing crew, spend hours …
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Meet the Schulzs

John, Pretz, and Tobee-boy Schulz have been walking, hiking, and running the trails for Kennesaw Mountain for 30 years. “It is such …
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Meet Volunteer Trail Ambassador & Educator Kathy Van Valkenburg

I began volunteering at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park about ten years ago but my relationship with National Parks began decades ago …

News and Events

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2026 Annual Meeting

The 2026 annual meeting of the Friends of Kennesaw Mountain was held on October 4, 2026. Meeting minutes can be found below …
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Kennesaw Mountain Education Division Receives Regional Recognition

Recently, the education team at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was nominated for the 2026 Excellence in Volunteerism Award for the southeast …
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National Park Friends Alliance Meeting

Doanld Olds and Mike Collett attended the National Parks Friends Alliance (NPFA) meeting in Estes Park, CO near Rocky Mountain National Park …
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“Get Outside and Hike” with REI and HOKA

The Friends of Kennesaw Mountain, REI, and Hoka on September 19, 2026, sponsored a “Get Outside and Hike” two-part event on September …
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Wine Tasting 2026 – Marietta Wine Market

Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s wine tasting at Marietta Wine Market! It was great to see some many people come …
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Friends of Kennesaw Mountain Receives National Park Foundation Grant

Friends of Kennesaw Mountain is excited to share that we’ve received a grant from the National Park Foundation to support our continued …
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