Shiloh
National Military Park





The park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The battlefield contains about 4,000 acres and has within its boundaries the Shiloh National Cemetery along with the well preserved prehistoric Indian mounds that are listed as a historic landmark. The park is located in Hardin County, on the west bank of the Tennessee River, and about nine miles south of Savannah, Tennessee.


VISITATION:
Highest in April through September; lowest in December through February. Large crowds on Friday through Sunday each week.

LOCATION:
Shiloh, Tennessee

ADDRESS:
Shiloh National Military Park
1055 Pittsburg Landing
Shiloh, TN 38376

TELEPHONE:
(901) 689-5696 Visitor Center
(901) 689-3475 Bookstore

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all year; closed: December 25. Peak season runs from April through Labor Day.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
Hot and humid in summer; mild winters with frequent inclement weather.

DIRECTIONS:
Traveling I-40; exit at Lexington, TN, Highway 22 South; traveling from Memphis, TN; Highway 57 East, Highway 22 North.

TRANSPORTATION:
To Park: access by state roads with personal vehicles. One- hundred and ten miles from Memphis airport; one-hundred and fifty miles from Nashville airport.
In Park: personal vehicles and bicycles.

FEES, COST, RATES:
Two dollars per person; Four dollars per family. Group Rates: one to six people $25; seven to 25 people $40; over 25 people $100. Fee waived for scouts and educational groups. Golden Age, Access, and Eagle passes accepted.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
One major visitor center with Museum exhibits from Shiloh battlefield; viewing of film; main contact center; open daily.

Programs/Activities:
Ranger interpretative programs located on site daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Food/Supplies:
Local grocery stores, quick marts, and restaurants.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and
Opportunities:
Eastern National Bookstore located at the visitor center area; gift shop located near park boundary.

Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible in all areas.

Special Needs:
Handicap parking areas and bus parking. Visitor parking at each tour stop.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
View film for orientation and overview. Tour battlefield sites by using battlefield map. Follow a regimental unit on the battlefield.

For information on archæology, visit SEAC

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Plan for two to six hours. Interested people usually spend five to six hours at the battlefield sites.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
Shiloh anniversary dates are April 6 & 7. Living History demonstrations on the weekend closest to the anniversary dates. Memorial Day programs each year. Ranger programs conducted on the battlefield sites from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Tennessee River Museum, Savannah, TN; Northeast Mississippi Museum, Corinth, MS.

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Last Updated:Thursday, 4-Mar-99 01:32:54
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