Shiloh National Military Park honors the historical events that occurred on the Shiloh and Corinth battlegrounds during the American Civil War. Explore the 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) site via interpretive trails and find historical markers and monuments. Learn about the battles that took place in Tennessee and Mississippi as you wander beneath the tall woodland trees.
The park’s Visitor Center at the Shiloh Battleground is a great place to begin your experience. Check out the collection of battlefield artifacts and wartime relics. Watch the documentary film, Shiloh: Fiery Trial, which helps to explain the events that took place here during the Civil War. The Battle of Shiloh was one of the earliest major battles in the Western Theater part of the war. The 2-day battle occurred in April 1862, and nearly 24,000 Union and Confederate troops were killed. Visit the on-site bookstore to peruse historical titles and learn more about the timeline of events and political outcomes of the battle.
Make your way to Shiloh National Cemetery, located alongside the Visitor Center. Look out across the rows of grave markers, a tribute to the 3,584 Union soldiers and two Confederate soldiers who are buried on the grounds. Visit the Iowa Monument or check out the solemn Confederate Memorial. Walk along the Sunken Road and admire the heritage trees lining the historic trail.
Join a ranger-led program and explore the site with your informative guide. Special programs are also held on Memorial Day as part of the commemorative services that are conducted at Shiloh National Cemetery.
Learn about the Siege and Battle of Corinth when you visit the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, located a 30-minute drive south in Mississippi. This visitor center displays the Corinth: A Town Amidst War film regularly in the auditorium.
Drive about 1 hour from Jackson to reach Shiloh National Military Park. It is open daily, with regular closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The park is free to visit.