National Park Service Site · Shiloh, Tennessee
Shiloh National Military Park
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-09-12 · What this means
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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.
Visiting
- Designation
- National Military Park
- Owned or managed by
- National Park Service
- Address
- 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road, Shiloh, TN, 38376 · Map and directions
- 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.
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Monday: Sunrise to Sunset · Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset · Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset · Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset · Friday: Sunrise to Sunset · Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
- 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.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
- Official contact
- https://www.nps.gov/shil/index.htm/contacts.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Current alerts from the source
- Major Road Closure in Corinth, MS (Information) — ALERT - Major Road Closure in Corinth, Mississippi. A major bridge replacement has begun on North Polk Street in Corinth, MS, and motorists will need to seek other routes. The work is not estimated to be completed until July or August 2026.
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 Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Center exhib
- 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 award-winning orientation film, "Shiloh: Fiery Trial,"
- 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 108. The battlefield is midway between Nashv
Programs and events
Meet the Past: Living History Bus Tour of Shiloh
Dates: Sept. 12
MEET THE PAST Living History Bus Tour Saturday, September 12 2:00 PM • 2:30 PM • 3:50 PM • 4:20 PM Meet five witnesses to the Battle of Shiloh! Step back in time and hear the stories of five people who experienced the Battle of Shiloh firsthand. Travel by bus to historic locations across the battlefield and meet living-history characters who will share their personal stories, experiences, and perspectives from the bloody struggle of April 1862. One battlefield. Five witnesses. Stories that bring the past to life. Shiloh National Military Park
National Public Lands Day 2026
Dates: Sept. 26
Celebrate National Public Lands Day! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 , for National Public Lands Day! Since 1994, National Public Lands Day—held annually on the fourth Saturday of September—has grown into the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. Come lend a hand, connect with your public lands, and help preserve these special places for generations to come! This year, we’ll be mulching the Corinth Contraband Camp. Come out and help us care for this important historic site while enjoying a morning outdoors. Volunteers should dress for outdoor work and bring plenty of water. 📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Corinth Contraband Camp Grab your work gloves, bring some water, and come help take care of your public lands!
Ranger Led Bicycle Tour
Dates: Sept. 26
Beginning in June and continuing through September, each last Saturday of the month a bicycle tour of Shiloh National Military Park will be offered. Those interested should arrive at the Visitor Center before 9am and gather on the front lawn, where the park ranger will meet you. Call the visitor center to obtain the topic of the tour the week of the program. Water bottle for the ride is encouraged as the distance will be five miles or more, and will last about two hours or more. Helmet's are encouraged and required to be worn by those sixteen years of age or younger. For information call 731-689-5696.
Live Music to Commemorate the 164th Battle of Corinth Anniversary
Dates: Oct. 3
🎶 HISTORY. MUSIC. CORINTH. 🎶 Two great bands. One unforgettable night. Join us Saturday, October 3, at 5 p.m. as the National Park Service and Visit Corinth celebrate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth with an evening of live music at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center . 🎻 Steve & Lisa Ball kick off the evening with Civil War-era music, stories, and vintage instruments. 🪕 Then get ready for Pride of the North Bank , bringing bluegrass, vintage country, and Americana to the stage with rich harmonies and a high-energy performance. Bring your lawn chair, friends, and family and enjoy an evening where history comes alive through music . 📍 Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 ⏰ 5 p.m. 🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Come for the history. Stay for the music. For more information call the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center at 662-287-9273.
Meet the Past: Living History Bus Tour of Shiloh
Dates: Oct. 17
MEET THE PAST Living History Bus Tour - RESCHEDULED from Sept. 12 2:00 PM • 2:30 PM • 3:50 PM • 4:20 PM Meet five witnesses to the Battle of Shiloh! Step back in time and hear the stories of five people who experienced the Battle of Shiloh firsthand. Travel by bus to historic locations across the battlefield and meet living-history characters who will share their personal stories, experiences, and perspectives from the bloody struggle of April 1862. Call 731.689.5696 to reserve your seat. Seats are limited. One battlefield. Five witnesses. Stories that bring the past to life. Shiloh National Military Park
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