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161st Battle Anniversary Ranger Hikes
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Free. FREEDates & Times
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Saturday, April 8, 2023
The Final Fight of Shiloh: General Breckinridge’s actions to cover the Confederate Retreat Car Caravan
Time: 8:30a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Parking: Meet at the Visitor Center
Distance: 8 Miles Driving and Some Walking
Terrain: Moderately Easy
As the 2nd Day of the Battle of Shiloh began to wind down, General Beauregard ordered the retreat of the Confederate Army. In order to prevent the retreat from becoming a rout, General Breckinridge was ordered to establish a force strong enough to perform a rear-guard action and buy valuable time for the Army’s retreat. Join Park Ranger Matt McMillian as he discusses the plan and retraces the movement of the rear-guard action of the Confederate Army at Shiloh including the actions at Fallen Timbers.
Place of Peace: Shiloh National Cemetery
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Parking: Visitor Center
Distance: 1 mile
Terrain: Walking on uneven bricks and grass in the National Cemetery
Join Park Ranger Laura Lee McKellips for a walk through the cemetery and learn about the creation of the National Cemetery as well as some of the men buried there.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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NPS Photo/Mekow