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Shiloh National Military Park

"No soldier who took part in the two day's engagement at Shiloh ever spoiled for a fight again," recalled one Union veteran. “We wanted a square, stand-up fight [and] got all we wanted of it.” Besides preserving the site of the bloody April 1862 battle in Tennessee, the park commemorates the subsequent siege, battle, and occupation of the key railroad junction at nearby Corinth, Mississippi.



 The Basics


Hours:

Shiloh Battlefield: The park is open every day except Christmas Day from dawn until dusk . The park visitor center and bookstore are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Peak season runs from April through Labor Day.

Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center: The center is open every day except Christmas Day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peak season runs from April through Labor Day.

Address: 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road
Shiloh, TN 38376
Phone: 731-689-5696
Phone: 662-287-9273
Fax: 731-689-5450

For more info, visit OFFICIAL WEBSITE


 Map

Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee Map


 Directions

Plane: The park is 110 miles from the Memphis airport and 150 miles from the Nashville airport. Both have rental car facilities.

Car: Access by state roads with personal vehicles.

From the west (Memphis, Tennessee, area): Take Highway 72 East to Corinth, Mississippi. From the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, take Highway 22 North to the Shiloh Battlefield.

From the south (Tupelo, Mississippi, area): Take Highway 45 North to Corinth, Mississippi. From the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, take Highway 22 North to the Shiloh Battlefield.

From the north (Jackson, Tennessee, area): Take Highway 45 South to Selmer, Tennessee. Continue south on Highway 45 to Corinth, Mississippi and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, or take Highway 64 East to Crump, Tennessee, and then Highway 22 South to the Shiloh Battlefield.

From the northeast (Nashville, Tennessee, area): Take Interstate 40 West to the Parker's Crossroads Exit. Then take Highway 22 South to Shiloh Battlefield. Continue on Highway 22 South to the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.

From the east (Chattanooga, Tennessee, area): Take Alternate Highway 72 West through Huntsville, Alabama, to Iuka, Mississippi. Take Highway 25 North (in Mississippi - Highway 57 West in Tennessee) to Counce, Tennessee. From there, take Highway 142 North until it becomes Highway 22 North at the Shiloh Battlefield. To reach the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center from Iuka, Mississippi, continue on Highway 72 West to Corinth, Mississippi.


 Climate
 

Hot and humid in summer; mild winters with frequent inclement weather.

Link to our Jackson Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

Fees vary based on location.


 Reservations
 

Reservations available for groups.


 Things To Do
 

Museums/Interpretive Centers: Both the Shiloh Battlefield and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center have large exhibit spaces dedicated to showing visitors the tools of war, the people who used those tools, and the effects of their use.

Audio Visuals/Films: Both the Shiloh Battlefield and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center have excellent films and hands-on displays. Shiloh Battlefield shows its award winning 1950s-era movie - Shiloh: Portrait of a Battle. The Corinth center has two modern, state of the art films - one on the Battle of Shiloh and one on the Battle of Corinth.

Auto Tour: The Shiloh Battlefield has a 9.5 mile auto tour route with 14 tour stops at such famous places as Bloody Pond, the Hornet's Nest, and the Albert Sidney Johnston death site. Visitors may also take auto and walking tours of Civil War Corinth, MS. This route includes surviving Civil War fortifications, homes used by Civil War Generals, and portions of the Corinth Battlefield.

Audio Tour: The Shiloh Battlefield bookstore has an 86 minute auto audio tour for purchase. This audio tour will give visitors a more in-depth tour of the battlefield. The tour can be purchased on either cd or cassette.

Ranger Programs: The park staff at Shiloh Battlefield conducts ranger-led interpretive programs during the peak season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Living History: Both Shiloh and Corinth host several living history events throughout the year, mostly from April to October. The major event each year is the Battle of Shiloh anniversary living history demonstration.

Special Events: Numerous special events are held each year at both sites. These range from monument dedications to in-depth hiking tours to natural resources programs.


 For Kids
 

Both Shiloh and Corinth have Junior Ranger programs for kids. Contact a park ranger find out how to become a Shiloh Junior Ranger!



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