Overview
About Shiloh National Military Park.
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.
Weather
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.
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Things to do
Discover Shiloh National Military Park.
Attend Ranger Led Programs
Daily ranger-led walks, talks, and demonstrations during the summer months.
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Become a Shiloh Junior Ranger
1-3 HoursBecome a Shiloh Junior Ranger.
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Biking the Battlefield
Come tour the battlefield on your bike.
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Earn Your Corinth Junior Ranger Badge
1-2 HoursThe Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center Junior Ranger Program. Earn your badge and certficate today!
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Explore the Shiloh Visitor Center Museum
20-30 MinutesVisit Shiloh's museum exhibits in the park's visitor center.
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Hike the Shiloh Indian Mounds Complex
1-2 HoursAn easy 1.1 mile interpretive trail with 13 wayside exhibits explores this pre-historic village.
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Self-Guided Auto Driving Tour
2-4 HoursA 12.7 mile, 22-stop automobile tour of the battlefield.
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Visit and Explore the Corinth Civil War Intepretive Center
2 HoursMuseum exhibits include artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia presentations.
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Visit the National Cemetery
30-60 MinutesExplore the Shiloh National Cemetery.
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