About Shiloh National Military Park
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nation.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The park grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Shiloh Battlefield visitor center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The park film, "Shiloh: Fiery Trial" shows on the hour beginning at 9:00 am with the last showing at 4:00 pm. The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. The America's National Parks Store at Shiloh is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily during the summer season.
Activities
Getting There
The park is 110 miles from the Memphis airport and 150 miles from the Nashville airport. 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 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.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center Museum
Visit Shiloh's museum exhibits in the park's visitor center.
Attend Ranger Led Programs
Daily ranger-led walks, talks, and demonstrations during the summer months.
Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger
Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger.
Biking the Battlefield
Come tour the battlefield on your bike.
Watch the Award Winning Park Film - "Shiloh: Fiery Trial"
A 45-minute orientation film about the Battle of Shiloh. The film shows every hour on the hour in the Shiloh…
Visit the National Cemetery
Explore the Shiloh National Cemetery.
Visitor Centers
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Located near the site of Battery Robinett, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center, is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving…
Hours: An interactive museum featuring three films and exhibits related to the Siege, Battle, and Occupation of Corinth, Mississippi during the war. Learn about this important rail hub and and the story of a unique and successful Contraband Camp that provided many former slaves their first taste of freedom.
Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Visitor Center
Begin your visit to our affiliated unit, Parker's Crossroads Battlefield, at the visitor's center. Located just off I-40 West and Tennessee Hwy. 22 at EXIT…
Hours: Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm everyday. Closed on Christmas Day.
Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center
Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. View the…
Hours: The park grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day. The visitor center is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
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