Shiloh National Military Park to commemorate 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Corinth

Shiloh National Military Park to Commemorate 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Corinth

CORINTH, Mississippi – “Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Corinth with events on October 3, 4, and 5,” Acting Superintendent Randy Martin announced today.

Scheduled events will include cannon firing demonstrations, 30-minute ranger-led programs, and special ranger led hikes.

On Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, rangers will offer several 30-minute programs and special tours. A complete list of programs is attached to this news release and available on the park website at www.nps.gov/shil.

Cannon firing demonstrations will take place on Saturday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Each demonstration will introduce visitors to the implements and ordnance used during the war and demonstrate the duties of wartime cannoneers. The 6-pounder field piece will be fired twice during each program. Hear the roar and smell the black powder.

Visitors are asked to register in advance for all ranger led programs and hikes. Please call (662) 297-9273 to pre-register. All tours are free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary to view the cannon firing demonstrations.

Facilities at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

If you have any questions about this or other park events, please call Park Rangers at (662) 287-9273, go to www.nps.gov/shil, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ShilohNMP.

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