Shiloh National Military Park to honor 163rd Battle of Corinth Anniversary

National Park Service Commemorates the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Corinth with Ranger-Led Walks, Talks, Car Caravan Tours, and Book Signing

Corinth, MS – Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Corinth on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, with special ranger-led  historical programs exploring key actions of the battle. Visitors are invited to walk the historic  grounds and learn about the people, places, weapons, and decisions that shaped the outcome of  this pivotal Civil War engagement. 

The walks, talks, car caravan tours will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the  events of October 1862, when Union and Confederate forces clashed in the vital railroad town of  Corinth, Mississippi. Rangers will lead participants across significant portions of the battlefield, offering insights into the strategies, sacrifices, and stories that continue to resonate more than a  century and a half later. 

“These hikes allow visitors to step back in time and experience the battlefield in a way that  reading a book simply can’t provide,” said Acting Park Superintendent Randy Martin.” By  walking in the footsteps of soldiers, we gain a greater appreciation for the decisions and  experiences that shaped history.” 

Corinth Civil War Center will also be hosting a book signing on Saturday, October 4. Author  John E. Talbott will be signing his release, the Recollections of Thomas D. Duncan. He also wrote  the book Shadow of the Devil about Fielding Hurst. The signing will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday only.  

To register for a car caravan tour, please call the Corinth Civil War Center at 662-287-9273.  Space may be limited. No registration is required for the other programs. (The schedule of  anniversary programs is attached to this release) 

Click here for the schedule.

For more information on events at the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields, visit us on the web at  www.nps.gov/shil, or call the visitor center at (731) 689-5696. You can also find us on Facebook  at www.facebook.com/ShilohNMP, and on X at /ShilohNPS. 

Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the western theatre of the American Civil War. Shiloh is one America’s 433 national parks that work with communities across our nation to help preserve our American Story and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit the park’s website@ https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/historyculture/shiloh.htm to learn more. Also explore parks at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

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