Shiloh National Military Park to offer special ranger led hike

PRESS RELEASE FROM SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Join Shiloh for a Ranger-led Hike Exploring the Opening Shots of the Battle

SHILOH, TN – Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike titled “Fraley Field: the Bloody Battle Begins” on Saturday, August 24.

Follow Park Ranger Timothy Arnold and retrace the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody’s early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion.

Courtesy of Shiloh Nat. Military Park

Hikers will learn about the approach routes of both the Union patrol and the Confederate skirmishers as they met in Fraley Field for the opening shots of the battle.

Then follow the path of Prentiss’s Division as they engage in a fighting withdrawal back to Peabody’s camps.

The hike will take place from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday and hikers will meet at the park visitor center before driving out to the starting point of the hike. The distance of the hike is about 3.5 miles over moderate terrain.

Participants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. Insect repellent, sunscreen, and water is recommended.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the hike. Please call the park visitor center at (731) 689- 5696 to register.

For more information on all events at both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields please call (731) 689-5696 or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/shil, on Twitter at /ShilohNPS, and Facebook page at facebook.com/ShilohNMP.