Shiloh National Military Park

Pros: Lots of sights to see, Living History Events, well maintained and clean
Cons: No in-park camping/lodging

Shiloh National Military Park was home to of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. It was fought on April 6th and 7th in 1862, involving over 100,000 Union and Confederate troops. About one fourth of these soldiers were...

Pros: Shiloh is preserved almost exactly as it was in 1862.
Cons: Soul level reflection might be rough on the kids.

I love Shiloh Military Park. I was first there in 1978 and have returned several times. The feeling of awe and wonder is as close as my Adams apple in this holy place. I have been to many battlefields of the U. S. Civil War. All have their distinct...

Pros: Well preserved, tons of monuments, and cannon; uncrowded.
Cons: None.

The Battle of Shiloh, fought on April 6 and 7, 1862 between 45,000 Confederate soldiers and 66,000 Union soldiers, was the first real modern battle, and made every battle before it look like a skirmish. With over 23,000 casualties in the two days of...

Pros: history, sense of patriotism
Cons: sad,sad memory of a time past

Having lived in the south all of my life, I grew up fascinated by Civil War. As a young boy, my parents took me to almost every Civil War memorial this side of the Mason-Dixon. As a little kid I didn't really appreciate it, but I have grown to like it...

Pros: Beautifully preserved and well-kept grounds truly enhance the experience.
Cons: Lack of hotels as a con? Maybe. It does preserve the sanctity of the park.

I won't bother you with facts about the battle of Shiloh. If you're curious, I encourage you to read the excellent summaries of Ironcladd and Krial.

Shiloh was the very first Civil War battlesite to which I have ever been. As a Civil War...

Pros: Well preserved Battlefield
Cons: Lodging on outside of park

In March of 1862, the Southern Army in the west was in dire straits. Having lost the river forts Henry and Donnelson the Army of Tennessee withdrew to Corinth. Knowing that if Grant and Buell were to combine their forces the South would have to fight an...

Pros: Preserved artifacts
Cons: none

Shiloh is a very historical spot, and that is a place I chose to visit during my summer vacation. I loved how preserved all of the sites were at Shiloh National Millitary Park! As an avid Civil War researcher, this was a great experience. There were over...