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Special Event
Event
OPEN FIELD TOURS - "Slaughter in the Ravines: Stuart's Brigade at Shiloh"
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Fee:
Free. FREEDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Talk
Walk
Description
Follow Ranger Timothy Arnold and trace the actions of Colonel David Stuart’s Brigade as they attempted to protect the entire Union army’s left flank against General James Chalmers’ overwhelming infantry and artillery for several hours. Learn about their struggle, weapons, and adapted tactics as you walk the terrain where this action occurred. Also, learn about the “hard luck” 71st Ohio Infantry Regiment and the controversy surrounding their actions at Shiloh.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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