Corinth Offers Ranger Led Programs
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Contact: Ashley Berry, 662-287-9273
On Saturday July 2nd and Sunday July 3rd, park rangers will be offering guided walks, talks, and demonstrations at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center and the Corinth Contraband Camp. Please note that rain or severe weather will cancel programs. The schedule is as follows: Saturday 10:00 am – INFANTRY: BACKBONE OF THE ARMY (meet behind the Civil War Interpretive Center) A ranger in period uniform describes the life and dress of a soldier and includes a musket firing demonstration. 11:00 am – STREAM OF AMERICAN HISTORY (meet in the courtyard) Program discusses the first 100 years of United States history. 11:30 am – BATTERY ROBINETTE (meet at the Civil War Interpretive Center courtyard gate) Program discusses the Battle of Corinth and the Confederate attack on Battery Robinette. 2:00 pm – FIRST STEPS OF FREEDOM: CORINTH CONTRABAND CAMP (meet at the Corinth Contraband Camp, 850 North Parkway Street) Program highlights the establishment of the camp, the life of the inhabitants, and the national significance of the camp. 3:00 pm – INFANTRY: BACKBONE OF THE ARMY (meet behind the Interpretive Center) A ranger in period uniform describes the life and dress of a soldier and includes a musket firing demonstration. Sunday 10:00 am – STREAM OF AMERICAN HISTORY (meet in the courtyard) Program discusses the first 100 years of United States history. 11:00 am – INFANTRY: BACKBONE OF THE ARMY (meet behind the Interpretive Center) A ranger in period uniform describes the life and dress of a soldier and includes a musket firing demonstration. 2:00 pm – FIRST STEPS OF FREEDOM: CORINTH CONTRABAND CAMP (meet at theContraband Camp, 850 North Parkway Street) Program highlights the establishmentof the camp, the life of the inhabitants, and the national significance of the camp. 3:30 pm – INFANTRY: BACKBONE OF THE ARMY (meet behind the Interpretive Center) A ranger in period uniform will describe the life and dress of a soldier and includes a musket firing demonstration. 4:00 pm – STREAM OF AMERICAN HISTORY (meet in the courtyard) Program discusses the first 100 years of United States history.
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Did You Know?
Famous author Ambrose Bierce served in the 9th Indiana Infantry at Shiloh. His regiment arrived with Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio, and saw heavy action on the second day of battle. The soldier-turned writer left a vivid account of his exploits in the battle.