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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Mekow
Shiloh National Military Park
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War.
- LocationShiloh, TN
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Overview
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Things to Do
11 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center Museum
Visit Shiloh's museum exhibits in the park's visitor center.
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Visit and Explore the Corinth Civil War Intepretive Center
Museum exhibits include artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations.
Learn more about Visit and Explore the Corinth Civil War Intepretive Center on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
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Facilities & Services
Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Centers
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Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Visitor Center
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…
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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 Nashville and Memphis. Pick up a map at the visitor center for your self-guided driving tour of the battlefield and visit the gift shop for souvenirs.
Other Visitor Services
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Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Facility
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…
Shiloh, TN (662) 287-9273 Directions
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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 exhibits include interactive displays and multimedia presentations on the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege and Battle of Corinth. The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is located at 501 West Linden Street in Corinth, Mississippi. -
Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center
Facility
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…
1055 Pittsburg Landing Road, Shiloh, TN (731) 689-5696 Directions
Details
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," shown every hour. Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center is located at 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road in Shiloh, TN.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Shiloh National Military Park
Hours details
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Shiloh National Military ParkDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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.
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Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
1055 Pittsburg Landing RoadShiloh, TN 38376
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Weather & conditions
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What to expect by season
Shiloh National Military Park traditionally experiences mild winters and hot summers with an average high of 90 degrees in the summer and 50 in winter; average lows in the winter are 34 degrees but single digits are not unusual. Rainfall in the area averages 57 inches a year with an additional 2-3 inches of ice/snow and violent thunderstorms can take place at any time of year.
Upcoming Events
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Meet the Past: Living History Bus Tour of Shiloh
About
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
Photos
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Getting There
Shiloh, TN 38376
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.
Full directions
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.
Mailing address: 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road, Shiloh, TN 38376
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