@Pr Palmer
Here are my suggestions of places to visit on your Shiloh
To Visit:
1) Visit the Corinth Civil War Interprative Center for a solid grounding in the importance of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing and Corinth, MS. The railroad crossing in this small North Mississippi town was the reason for this tremendous battle. Ranger Tom Parson,
@TomP,
a Shiloh Ranger is located here and is an excellent source of information and assistance on all aspects of this campaigan and its participants.
2) The Shiloh NMP Visitor Center has an excellent 49 minute film,
Shiloh - Fiery Trial, coupled with a small but very interesting museum which enhance one’s visit.
3) Next to the Visitor’s Center is in my opinion the most beautiful National Cemetery in the World. The 10 acre Shiloh National Cemetery holds the remains of over 3,500 Civil War soldiers, the majority of which are unknown. This web site provides additional information about this cemetery.*
4) Hagy’s Catfish Hotel is a must stop during you Shiloh Visit! Located 1 mile North of the Park, this restaurant is open for dinner or supper---except Mondays---and truly a refreshing break from traipsing the Park in July!!!
5) The Iowa Monument is the tallest one in the Park and is on the way to the Visitor’s Center.
6) The United Daughters of the Confederacy’s Confederate Monument is quite simply one of the most beautiful tributes to soldiers in the world. A must see.
7) The Park is easily visited by car with most of the major sites on and off the road.
8) I would recommend visiting the 5 known Confederate Burial Trenches, 2 of which are on the side of the road, with the other 3 requiring short walks. These trenches were established just days after the battle as Union troops hurriedly buried the Confederate dead.
If you are interested in further details about the Confederate Burial Trenches here is a link to an existing thread about this subject.**
9) I am unsure of what else I can provide at this time but please contact me if you wish. I would be pleased to assist in any way possible.
10) Guided Tour. If you are interested in securing a guide for you visit I have 2 recommendations. Listed alphabetically. I have had the pleasure of having both men lead a tour of the battlefield and they are excellent!
Larry DeBerry at Shiloh Tours and Museum is a very qualified man and knows the Battle and Field very well. His contact info is here***
Miller Civil War Tours is owned by Starke Miller who is also very qualified tour guide and can be contacted here****
Regards
David
*
https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/historyculture/upload/Cemetery-2021-Update-3.pdf
**
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/th...urial-trenches-at-shiloh.170670/#post-2218096
***
https://shilohtours.com/
****
https://www.facebook.com/Miller-Civil-War-Tours-1113715165341508/