https://www.nps.gov/shil News releases from Shiloh National Military Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/164-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-shiloh.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:29:00 EST Shiloh National Military Park invites the public to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/164-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/prescribed-fire.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:01:00 EST Shiloh National Military Park will conduct a prescribed fire between March 19 and 31. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/mccook-takes-the-field-ranger-led-hike.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:54:00 EST Join Shiloh for the ranger-led hike, "McCook Takes the Field." https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/mccook-takes-the-field-ranger-led-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/experience-vintage-base-ball-on-the-battlefield.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:46:00 EST See base ball as the soldiers played it in the 1860s. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/experience-vintage-base-ball-on-the-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/a-mountian-upheaved-ranger-hike.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:18:00 EST Join a Shiloh ranger for the hike titled: "A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front." https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/a-mountian-upheaved-ranger-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-conduct-a-controlled-burn-on-saturday-april-19.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:41:00 EST Shiloh will conduct a controlled burn on Saturday, April 19. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-conduct-a-controlled-burn-on-saturday-april-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/a-celebration-of-remembrance-reconciliation.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:24:00 EST Shiloh to celebrate 130th birthday with ranger program, hot cocoa, and a twilight artillery demonstration. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/a-celebration-of-remembrance-reconciliation.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-celebrate-the-108th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST Join Shiloh as we celebrate the birth of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-celebrate-the-108th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/hikers-bikers-and-junior-rangers-are-invited-to-shiloh.htm Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:32:00 EST Join Shiloh on July 20 for three ranger programs! https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/hikers-bikers-and-junior-rangers-are-invited-to-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-seeking-public-input-on-new-properties.htm Mon, 20 May 2024 09:41:00 EST Shiloh is seeking public comment on newly acquired properties. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-seeking-public-input-on-new-properties.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-to-change-hours-of-operation.htm Mon, 13 May 2024 09:44:00 EST Shiloh is modifying operational hours at their two visitor centers. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-to-change-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/wreaths-out-at-the-shiloh-national-cemetery.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:56:00 EST Volunteers are being sought to remove wreatsh from the national cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/wreaths-out-at-the-shiloh-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-ranger-to-lead-a-walk-and-talk-at-the-corinth-contraband-camp-education-as-a-pathway-to-freedom.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:51:00 EST Ranger to offer an Education at the Corinth Contraband Camp Program https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-ranger-to-lead-a-walk-and-talk-at-the-corinth-contraband-camp-education-as-a-pathway-to-freedom.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-visitor-center-to-close-during-exhibit-installation.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:28:00 EST News Release updated 12/19/2023. Shiloh's visitor center closed for major exhibit installation. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-visitor-center-to-close-during-exhibit-installation.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/honoring-veterans-on-veterans-day.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:08:00 EST All veterans are invited to join Shiloh for a guided bus tour of the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/honoring-veterans-on-veterans-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-corinth.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:22:00 EST Join Shiloh rangers during America's largest single day volunteer event for public lands. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-corinth.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/economic-impact-of-tourism-to-shiloh-national-military-park.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:41:00 EST Shiloh provides positive economic impact to gateway communities. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/economic-impact-of-tourism-to-shiloh-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-ranger-s-offer-a-walk-and-talk-about-the-union-occupation-of-corinth.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:53:00 EST Join NPS rangers for a walk and talk about the Union Occupation of Corinth https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-ranger-s-offer-a-walk-and-talk-about-the-union-occupation-of-corinth.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/junior-ranger-nature-hike-at-shiloh.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:39:00 EST Join Shiloh rangers for a nature camp and hike on the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/junior-ranger-nature-hike-at-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/booming-on-the-battlefield-artillery-demonstrations-return-to-shiloh.htm Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:48:00 EST Join the Shiloh Cannon Crew as they present Civil War cannon firing demonstrations August 5th and 6th. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/booming-on-the-battlefield-artillery-demonstrations-return-to-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/artillery-jr-ranger-camp.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:28:00 EST Become a Shiloh Artillery Jr. Ranger on June 24. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/artillery-jr-ranger-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/booming-on-the-battlefield.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:30:00 EST Join Shiloh for a weekend of artillery demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/booming-on-the-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-offers-two-ranger-led-programs-on-may-13.htm Sun, 07 May 2023 04:09:00 EST Shiloh offers two ranger led programs on Saturday, May 13. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-offers-two-ranger-led-programs-on-may-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-hikes-book-signing-and-vintage-baseball-to-commemorate-the-161st-shiloh-battle-anniversary.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:26:00 EST Join Shiloh for ranger hikes, a book signing, and vintage baseball on the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-hikes-book-signing-and-vintage-baseball-to-commemorate-the-161st-shiloh-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/mcallister-s-battery-day-and-artillery-weekend.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:24:00 EST Shiloh commemorates the 161st battle anniversary with McAllister's Battery Day and Artillery Weekend https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/mcallister-s-battery-day-and-artillery-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/restricted-access-to-bald-eagle-nesting-area.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:57:00 EST Please do not disturb bald eagles nesting on the battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/restricted-access-to-bald-eagle-nesting-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/160th-battle-of-corinth-anniversary.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:41:00 EST Join the National Park Service as we commemorate the 160th Battle of Corinth Anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/160th-battle-of-corinth-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/hug-a-tree-and-survive-kids-program.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:32:00 EST Join Shiloh rangers for this life-saving kids program. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/hug-a-tree-and-survive-kids-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/historic-railroads-of-corinth-hike.htm Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:27:00 EST Join Ranger Laura Lee for a discussion about importance of the railroads in the war effort. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/historic-railroads-of-corinth-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-bike-ride-to-the-cannon.htm Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:07:00 EST Join a park ranger for a bicycle tour exploring the artillery. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-bike-ride-to-the-cannon.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-to-roar-july-4th-weekend.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:17:00 EST Join Shiloh for artillery demonstrations July 2 and 3. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-to-roar-july-4th-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-wants-your-bottle-caps.htm Mon, 23 May 2022 05:59:00 EST Shiloh is collecting bottle caps for a folk art project celebrating the park service's birthday. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-wants-your-bottle-caps.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/-the-bloody-battle-begins-ranger-hike.htm Tue, 03 May 2022 08:09:00 EST Join Shiloh for a special ranger led hike on May 7 and 21. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/-the-bloody-battle-begins-ranger-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-commemorates-the-160th-battle-anniversary.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:07:00 EST Shiloh commemorated the 160th battle anniversary from April 1 to April 10, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-commemorates-the-160th-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/160th-shiloh-battle-anniversary.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:06:00 EST Join Shiloh for real-time hikes, car caravan tours, and artillery demonstrations during the 160th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/160th-shiloh-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/veterans-day-2021.htm Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:27:00 EST The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, with special events and free admission to national parks for everyone. In support of the Joining Forces initiative, the NPS also recently launched a new interactive map on NPS.gov highlighting national parks near Department of Defense and Veterans Administration facilities nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/veterans-day-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-led-shiloh-indian-mound-hikes.htm Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:07:00 EST Shiloh rangers to present two Indian Mounds hikes in November. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-led-shiloh-indian-mound-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/veterans-day-bus-tours-of-shiloh.htm Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:51:00 EST In honor of Veterans Day, Shiloh is offering two guided bus tours. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/veterans-day-bus-tours-of-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/civil-war-day-camp-for-kids.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:29:00 EST Children are invited to a Civil War day camp at Shiloh. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/civil-war-day-camp-for-kids.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-launches-bark-ranger-program.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:11:00 EST Bring your four legged friend and join Shiloh for a BARK Ranger hike. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-launches-bark-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/saturday-morning-ranger-hikes-in-october.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:24:00 EST Join Shiloh as we offer a series of Saturday morning hikes in October. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/saturday-morning-ranger-hikes-in-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2021.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:11:00 EST Join Shiloh for National Public Lands Day 2021. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/9-11-remembrance.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:07:00 EST Join rangers in placing flags in remembrance of those lost. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/9-11-remembrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-cannon-firing-demonstrations.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:37:00 EST Join Shiloh as we present artillery firing demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-cannon-firing-demonstrations.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/bark-ranger-hike.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:50:00 EST Bring your dog and join Shiloh for a BARK Ranger Hike. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/bark-ranger-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/meanings-of-monuments-bike-ride.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:12:00 EST Join Shiloh as we present a ranger-led bike tour. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/meanings-of-monuments-bike-ride.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/children-s-civil-war-day-camp.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:21:00 EST Join Shiloh for a Kids Day Camp. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/children-s-civil-war-day-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-hike-slaughter-in-the-ravines.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:52:00 EST Join Shiloh for a hike following the footsteps of Stuart's Brigade. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-hike-slaughter-in-the-ravines.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-led-bicycle-tour.htm Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:21:00 EST Join a ranger for a bicycle ride focusing on the infantry at Shiloh. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/ranger-led-bicycle-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/memorial-day-service-returns-to-shiloh.htm Sun, 23 May 2021 05:34:00 EST After a one year hiatus, the annual Memorial Day ceremony returns to Shiloh. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/memorial-day-service-returns-to-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-firing-demonstrations-return-to-shiloh-battlefield.htm Sun, 23 May 2021 05:24:00 EST Cannon firing demonstrations return for Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-firing-demonstrations-return-to-shiloh-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-and-bark-ranger-day.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:28:00 EST Join Shiloh and Corinth for Park Week Activities https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-and-bark-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/women-soldiers-in-civil-war-mississippi.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:34:00 EST Everyone is invited to a program on women in the Civil War followed by a book signing. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/women-soldiers-in-civil-war-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-set-to-reopen-tomorrow-february-20-2021.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:09:00 EST Shiloh set to reopen at noon tomorrow, February 20. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-set-to-reopen-tomorrow-february-20-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-closure-due-to-hazardous-weather-conditions.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:30:00 EST Shiloh and Corinth closed due to winter weather. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/park-closure-due-to-hazardous-weather-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/new-sites-on-the-old-battlefield.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:26:00 EST New tour stops and tree planting on the battlefield https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/new-sites-on-the-old-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-superintendent.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:58:00 EST Allen Etheridge selected as the new superintendent of Shiloh National Military Park. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-visitor-center-and-corinth-interpretive-center-reopen.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:27:00 EST The visitor center has reopened. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-visitor-center-and-corinth-interpretive-center-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm Tue, 26 May 2020 06:35:00 EST Shiloh will begin reopening this Friday https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/updated-shiloh-closures.htm Tue, 12 May 2020 02:59:00 EST Updated park closures as of May 12 https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/updated-shiloh-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-cancels-all-memorial-day-weekend-events.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:53:00 EST Shiloh cancels Memorial Day events due to COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-cancels-all-memorial-day-weekend-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-close-more-facilities.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:02:00 EST Shiloh closes more facilities due to the COVID-19 outbreak https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-to-close-more-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-is-modifying-restroom-and-picnic-area-operations.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:06:00 EST Picnic area and parking lot restrooms to be open on alternating days. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-national-military-park-is-modifying-restroom-and-picnic-area-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/all-march-and-april-events-at-shiloh-cancelled.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:24:00 EST Events are cancelled at the battlefield due to COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/all-march-and-april-events-at-shiloh-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:52:00 EST Shiloh National Military Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/bus-transportation-grants.htm Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:20:00 EST Transportation grants available to area schools. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/bus-transportation-grants.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-input-on-parker-s-crossroads-foundation-document.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:52:00 EST The National Park Service seeks public input on new Parker's Crossroads foundation document. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-input-on-parker-s-crossroads-foundation-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/top-nashville-songwriters-to-perform-at-the-corinth-civil-war-interpretive-center.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:16:00 EST Hit songwriters to perform at Corinth on September 5. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/top-nashville-songwriters-to-perform-at-the-corinth-civil-war-interpretive-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-to-roar-again-at-shiloh.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:49:00 EST Shiloh will present cannon firing demonstrations over Labor Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/cannon-to-roar-again-at-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/nps-and-parker-s-crossroads-to-sign-agreement.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:50:00 EST On Sept. 6, the NPS and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield will have a signing ceremony making the battlefield an affiliated NPS site. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/nps-and-parker-s-crossroads-to-sign-agreement.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-economic-impact.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 06:40:00 EST Tourism to Shiloh creates $25.6 Million in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/memorial-day-ceremony-in-the-shiloh-national-cemetery.htm Sat, 18 May 2019 06:28:00 EST Join Shiloh for our Memorial Day service in the Shiloh National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/memorial-day-ceremony-in-the-shiloh-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-receives-field-trip-grant.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:30:00 EST Shiloh received a transportation grant from the National Park Foundation https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-receives-field-trip-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/tourism-to-shiloh-national-military-park-creates-24-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:06:00 EST Shiloh's economic impact in 2016 https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/tourism-to-shiloh-national-military-park-creates-24-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-conducts-distance-learning-program-for-uss-shiloh.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:31:00 EST Shiloh National Military Park rangers led a virtual Civil War drummer boy program for children stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/shiloh-conducts-distance-learning-program-for-uss-shiloh.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/2011-national-park-week.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Shiloh to present activities during National Park week. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/2011-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/annuallivinghistorycanceled.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Annual Shiloh Living History event canceled. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/annuallivinghistorycanceled.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/whitetaileddeerprogarm.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST White-tailed deer program scheduled for December 22nd and 23rd.  https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/whitetaileddeerprogarm.htm https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/thewarinthewesterntheater.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Dr. James Lee McDonough to speak at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, September 11, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/news/thewarinthewesterntheater.htm