Living historian in Revolutionary War uniform holding a musket.
Living historian in Spanish American War uniform
Living historian in blue uniform demonstrates bayonet drill
Equipment and weapons from World War Two on a display table
A living historian in Mexican War era uniform talks to visitors under a tent
Living historian in Union uniform fires a musket
Several living historians in blue uniforms pose around a bronze cannon
Living historian in green uniform and helmet portraying a World War One soldier.

U.S. Military History Timeline

Shiloh National Military Park

Special Event
  • May 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Shiloh's weekend of special events and commemorative activities will begin on Saturday, May 26th, and continue through the afternoon of Sunday, May 27th.

From 9:00 am – 3:30 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday, living historians will present programs on the front lawn of the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center. Arms, uniforms, and equipment from the Revolutionary War through World War Two will be on display. The public is invited to visit with these historians and ask questions to learn more about the military experiences of Americans through time. 

Included in this special weekend program will be live firing demonstrations of the strikingly different shoulder firearms used by American soldiers during the different wars. Live fire programs will be presented each day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

For more information call the park's visitor center at 731-689-5696. 

Fees

FREE

Schedule

Date:

May 27, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Contact Information

Chris Mekow
731-689-5696
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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
Tags: civil war, world war ii, military, veteran, demonstrations, weapons, mexican american war, spanish american war, national park, battlefield, memorial day, living history, world war 1, artillery