Preserved battlefield and interpretive center commemorating a pivotal Civil War conflict through monuments, exhibits, and guided tours.
General Information
Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
No entrance fee or pass required
How to Get There
From Corinth, MS (23 mi): Take TN-22 N from Corinth, continue approximately 23 miles toward Shiloh, then follow signs to Shiloh National Military Park and the Visitor Center on Pittsburg Landing Road.
Overview
The Shiloh National Military Park preserves the site of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles, fought in April 1862. Spanning over 4,000 acres, the park includes the Shiloh Battlefield, Shiloh National Cemetery, and the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. Visitors can explore more than 150 monuments, 600 troop position markers, and 200 cannons that mark the landscape where Union and Confederate forces clashed in a pivotal struggle for control of the Mississippi Valley. The visitor center features exhibits and a film, “Shiloh: Fiery Trial,” which provides historical context and personal stories from the battlefield.
Beyond its military significance, the park offers a reflective experience through its preserved landscapes and interpretive trails. The nearby Corinth site expands the story with exhibits on the Siege of Corinth and the Corinth Contraband Camp, one of the first organized communities for formerly enslaved people. With ranger-led programs, self-guided driving tours, and seasonal reenactments, Shiloh National Military Park offers a profound journey into America’s past, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and heritage travelers alike.
Things to Do
Drive the Shiloh Battlefield Auto Tour
The park's signature experience is the 12.7-mile self-guided auto tour. The route includes 22 stops at key battle locations, including the Hornets' Nest, Peach Orchard, Bloody Pond, Shiloh Church, Pittsburg Landing, and the site where Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston was mortally wounded.
Visit the Shiloh Visitor Center
The visitor center features exhibits on the Battle of Shiloh, military artifacts, interactive displays, maps, and information that help visitors better understand the events that unfolded across the battlefield.
Explore the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Operated as part of the park, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center in Mississippi examines the importance of nearby Corinth and the strategic railroad network that influenced military campaigns throughout the region.
See Historic Monuments and Memorials
Hundreds of monuments, memorials, tablets, and artillery pieces are located throughout the battlefield. These markers commemorate military units, commanders, and important actions that occurred during the battle.
Visit Shiloh National Cemetery
Established after the Civil War, Shiloh National Cemetery contains the graves of thousands of soldiers and sailors. A walk through the cemetery provides a powerful reminder of the human cost of the conflict while offering peaceful views of the Tennessee River.
See Pittsburg Landing
Pittsburg Landing served as a crucial Union supply and transportation hub during the battle. Today, visitors can stand along the Tennessee River and view one of the most important locations associated with the fighting.
Explore the Shiloh Indian Mounds Site
In addition to Civil War history, the park preserves a prehistoric Native American ceremonial and settlement area. The archaeological site contains earthworks and evidence of a community that existed centuries before the battle.
Top Trails
Shiloh Indian Mounds Trail
Length: 1.1 miles loop
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Difficulty: Easy
The park's primary designated trail explores the prehistoric Shiloh Indian Mounds complex. Interpretive signs explain the archaeological significance of the site while the trail passes through forest and historic earthworks.
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