Civil War | Park Day Volunteer Opportunity
Park Day @ Shoupade Park
Upcoming Event
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Shoupade Park
Near the corner of Oakdale Road and Fort Drive
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Meeting place
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please RSVP this event by emailing RiverLineGA@gmail.com by midnight April 23. Please include full name of each participant, address, & phone to prefill liability waiver to be signed on event day. Minimum age is 16 years. Teens must be accompanied by adult.
9:30 a.m. - Complimentary coffee & donuts will be available during check-in and orientation
10:00 a.m. - Work begins
12:00 p.m. - Work ends
PARKING: Free parking at the park entrance along Oakdale Road and the Fort Drive side street. The check-in table opens at 9:30 a.m. and will be located to the rear of the park near Fort Drive. See link above for driving directions.
9:30 a.m. - Complimentary coffee & donuts will be available during check-in and orientation
10:00 a.m. - Work begins
12:00 p.m. - Work ends
PARKING: Free parking at the park entrance along Oakdale Road and the Fort Drive side street. The check-in table opens at 9:30 a.m. and will be located to the rear of the park near Fort Drive. See link above for driving directions.
Planned Activities
We will cut vegetation within a Civil War trench and 2 gun artillery redan, which remain from General Johnston's Chattahoochee River Line in Cobb County, Georgia. The vegetation maintenance is necessary for visitors to view the Civil War earthworks described by the park interpretive signs. If feasible, we may also work on wisteria (invasive vines) removal in another section of the park.
History or Educational Activities
Shoupade Park is a 2 acre historic pocket park within a residential community. It contains Civil War earthworks from the 6 mile Johnston's Chattahoochee River Line, including 2 Shoupade infantry forts, an artillery redan, and connecting trench line between them. There are interpretive signs within the park. Shoupade Park is listed on the Cobb County Historic Register. Learn more at https://riverline.org/parks.
The Smyrna Museum features the famous Shoupade model crafted by Bill Scaife in their River Line section. Saturday Museum hours are 10am - 4pm. Visit their website at https://www.smyrnaga.gov/your-city/history-points-of-interest/smyrna-history-museum.
The Smyrna Museum features the famous Shoupade model crafted by Bill Scaife in their River Line section. Saturday Museum hours are 10am - 4pm. Visit their website at https://www.smyrnaga.gov/your-city/history-points-of-interest/smyrna-history-museum.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
WORK ATTIRE: Closed-toe sturdy work shoes, long pants, gloves, hat, and a long-sleeve cover-up shirt offers protection from thorny plants and bugs.
THINGS TO BRING: If you have small hand pruners, bring them labeled with your name. Water bottle & optional bug spray.
THINGS TO BRING: If you have small hand pruners, bring them labeled with your name. Water bottle & optional bug spray.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will be cancelled.
Please note
WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, registered volunteers will be notified by email as soon as cancellation or delay has been determined. The volunteer coordinator's phone number will be provided with your registration acknowledgement.
Accessibility considerations
Does the site have accessible parking?
Yes
Does the site have accessible bathrooms?
No
Are there activities planned for those with disabilities?
No
Can the site accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or walker?
Yes
Does your site offer accessible facilities?
No
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