May 17, 2025: Battle of Resaca Reenactment | Field Trip

Register for the Battle of Resaca Reenactment on May 17th with Elaine Bullard!

Battle of Resaca reenactment is the nation’s oldest and most respected reenactment. You will have an amazing day of photographing people dressed in period costumes. With us arriving early we can wander around the Confederate and Union camps. Lots of portrait opportunities along with the Sutlers & Vendors tent to photograph their wares. Once the battle begins you will be able to photograph the different aspects of the battle. Cannons are blasting and horses are galloping across the field down below with their riders having sword fights. The event is rain or shine.

Field Trip Details: ​

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• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

• Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 Hours)

• Meeting Address: Resaca Battlefield, Chitwood Rd NE, Resaca, GA 30735. Let’s meet at the Sutlers & Vendors tents.

• Fee: Entrance is $10 for adults.

• Trip Leader: Elaine Bullard, PCPC Board Member & Meetup Chair 

• Event website: https://georgiadivision.org/bor_main.html

• General questions: info@pcphotoclub.org

  
  

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​​​​Additional Information:

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• This field trip is open to dues-paying members. 

• Fee: Entrance is $10 for adults. (https://georgiadivision.org/bor_spectators.html)

• Things to Bring:

  • A long lens, macro lens and wide angle lens if you have them. Portrait lens may come in handy. No need for tripod.

  • Rain poncho (in case it rains)

  • Bug spray

  • Sunblock. The sun is blazing on the battlefield.

  • Bring plenty of water to carry with you.

  • Bring a stool or chair (with your name on it) so that you are comfortable during the

    battle. (We will claim our spot when we arrive).

  • Terrain can be rough so wear sturdy but comfortable shoes.

• You usually have a variety of lunch options.

• Carpool: You will need to meet behind the Forum at 7:15 AM. Tracey Rice will coordinate.

  
  

Event Website Information: https://georgiadivision.org/bor_spectators.html

Photography, Audio, & Video

• Hand-held or stationary photography, audio, and video recording are permitted and encouraged.

• Drones are not permitted.

Parking

• Free parking.

• Spectator parking will be available. Follow the event signs to Spectator Parking.

• Handicapped parking will be available next to the battlefield site.

• Shuttle service will be provided from Spectator Parking to the battlefield site.

General

• The event is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Camps open to the public at 9:00 a.m. Camps are closed during the battles.

• Battles begin at 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

• Resaca is generally hot in May, so visitors may want to dress in warm weather clothing and bring sunscreen and water bottles.

• You may also want to bring lawn chairs or portable stadium chairs.

• Please keep in mind that the original battlefield terrain may be difficult for some to traverse.

• Be prepared for very loud sounds such as cannon and musket fire during the battle reenactments. Ear protection is recommended for children and individuals sensitive to noise.

Food

• Food vendors will be located on-site next to the Sutler area.

• Food items will be dependent on the vendors present but usually include hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ, etc.

• Soft drinks and bottled water are usually available for sale.

Check out the ​Spectator Event Map!

Register in Member Portal

Check out Elaine's pictures!

Meeting Location:

Let’s meet at the Sutlers & Vendors tents at 9am. It takes place at the Resaca Battlefield, Chitwood Rd NE, Resaca, GA 30735.

Directions:

Take Interstate 75 North (towards Chattanooga)

Take Exit # 320 (Lafayette, Georgia Hwy 136)

Go east (approx 3/10 mile to US Hwy 41

Turn left, go North approx 3 miles

Turn right onto Chitwood Road (the area is well marked with event signs)

Google directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vujYM9y7eJRo2BrdA

Event Website Directions: https://georgiadivision.org/bor_directions.html

For registration, log in to the Member Portal on the "Field Trip Registration" page. Please indicate if you would like to carpool.

If you have any questions, contact us at info@pcphotoclub.org. 

We look forward to you joining this exciting field trip on May 17th! Sign up today!

Register in the Member Portal