BE SURE TO CHECK SPONSOR WEBSITES OR CALL BEFORE ATTENDING. The Battle of Shiloh 150th Anniversary Reenactment Film. Built in the early 1850s, the church survived the battle and even served as a hospital directly after it, but due to damage it fell down a few weeks later. Perryville Battlefield is now on winter hours: November 1 – March 31 Wednesday – Saturday 10 – 3. The Battle of Shiloh was the battle with the highest number of casualties in American history until the Battle of Stones River, which was surpassed by the Battle of Chancellorsville the next year and soon after, by the three-day Battle of Gettysburg, the highest-casualty battle of the war. Continuing in January’s dedication to the Battle of Shiloh, I thought it’d be important to give some direct soldier accounts from both the Union and the Confederate side. Plus, every 5th year a Reenactment is held — 2017 is the 155th anniversary so yes this year! The "Grand Illumination" is held at the Shiloh National Military Park. Held on the original battlefield! 2 Lecture, “Confederate Statues and Memorialization,” at President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington. SHILOH NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD TOUR STOP #5. Free. 1 Anniversary ranger program at the Five Forks battlefield at the contact station near Courthouse and White Oak roads, Dinwiddie. The visitors center, Shiloh park movie and volunteers at the NMP provide a nice overview of this historic battlefield. The Corinth Battlefield Unit contains 14 sites associated with the siege, battle and occupation of Corinth, MS during the Civil War. On the first week of April each year, Shiloh hosts demonstrations, hikes, bike rides and a spectacular illumination. nps.gov/pete 2 Lecture, “Confederate Statues and Memorialization,”… Don't miss: Fraley Field – The battle began here, at 4:55 A.M., when a Union patrol from Colonel Everett Peaboy's brigade discovered, and engaged with, the lead elements of Johnston's army. | Updated 13 March 2020 | 1 Anniversary ranger program at the Five Forks battlefield at the contact station near Courthouse and White Oak roads, Dinwiddie. Where the battle locations, soldiers and strategy really come alive are with the detailed descriptions and historical perspectives of David Stewart. Posted on January 30, 2019 January 27, 2019 by Sheritta Bitikofer. The park grounds are open from daylight to dusk. nps.gov/pete. Welcome to the most up-to-date and comprehensive listing of Civil War events — reenactments, lectures, book talks, hikes, living history programs and more — brought to you by CivilWarTraveler.com. A Documentary film from Open Eyes Media As of 13 March 2020 SOME EVENTS ARE BEING CANCELLED. Luminaries are placed around the battlefield representing the 23,746 casualties of the terrible fight. The visitors center, Shiloh park movie and volunteers at the NMP provide a nice overview of this historic battlefield. 6 pm reception, 6:30 pm lecture, $10/each. This Battle Reenactment is a unique historical April 7-9 2017 155th Shiloh Shiloh, TN. 496 likes. lincolncottage.org The Battle of Shiloh takes its name from the church that once stood at this location. Hike the battlefield. There is a park facility map in the information box by the museum entrance. ¶ Remember: Things change. Stanardsville Reenactment Stanardsville, VA. April 7-9 2017 The Battle of Charleston Johns Island Charleston, SC. April 20 2017 Battle of Selma Selma, AL. Shiloh Church – The circa 2001 replica stands on the site of the wartime church.