• The Tennessee Monument at Shiloh National Military Park

    Shiloh

    National Military Park Tennessee

Things To Do

Sunset

Sunset in the Peach Orchard

(NPS Photo)

Museums/
Interpretive Centers: Both the Shiloh Battlefield and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center have large exhibit spaces dedicated to showing visitors the tools of war, the people who used those tools, and the effects of their use.

Audio Visuals/Films: Both the Shiloh Battlefield and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center have excellent films and hands-on displays. Shiloh Battlefield is now showing the brand new 2012 film, Shiloh - Fiery Trial. The Corinth center has two modern, state of the art films - one on the Battle of Shiloh and one on the Battle of Corinth.

Auto Tour: The Shiloh Battlefield has a 12.7 mile auto tour route with 20 tour stops at such famous places as Bloody Pond, the Hornet's Nest, and the Albert Sidney Johnston death site. Visitors may also take auto and walking tours of Civil War Corinth, MS. This route includes surviving Civil War fortifications, homes used by Civil War Generals, and portions of the Corinth Battlefield.

Audio Tour: The Shiloh Battlefield bookstore has an 76 minute auto audio tour for purchase. This audio tour will give visitors a more in-depth tour of the battlefield. The tour can be purchased on cd.

Ranger Programs: The park staff at Shiloh Battlefield conducts ranger-led interpretive programs during the peak season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Living History: Both Shiloh and Corinth host several living history events throughout the year, mostly from April to October. The major event each year is the Battle of Shiloh anniversary living history demonstration.

Special Events: Numerous special events are held each year at both sites. These range from monument dedications to in-depth hiking tours to natural resources programs.

For Kids: Both Shiloh and Corinth have Junior Ranger programs for kids. Contact a park ranger to find out how to become a Junior Ranger!

Did You Know?

Henry Morton Stanley

Before Henry Morton Stanley discovered Dr. David Livingstone in Africa ("Dr. Livingstone, I presume"), he was a Confederate infantryman at the Battle of Shiloh. He was captured by the Federals at the battle.