Tours
There is no better way to study “Bloody Shiloh,”
the first great battle of the Civil War, fought on the banks
of the Tennessee River on April 6 and 7, 1862. Tour Shiloh
National Military Park and nearby Civil War sites with a knowledgeable,
experienced, professional guide. Ken
Hansgen will lead you on a tour you won't forget.
Tours from Savannah, Tennessee, can include:
- The Cherry Mansion – Headquarters
of General U.S. Grant, and place where 2 Union generals
died.
- Crump's Landing – Headquarters
of General Lew Wallace's division.
- Shiloh National Military Park –
The Visitors Center, bookstore, Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh
log church replica, the Hornets' Nest, Bloody Pond, and
much more.
- Many off-the-park sites – Locations
of Confederate formations at the battle's start, C.S.A.
General Johnston's and Beauregard's campsites, location
of the Fallen Timbers rearguard action by N.B. Forrest's
cavalry.
Ken can also guide Civil War tours to nearby Corinth, Mississippi,
and trace the Confederate routes between Corinth and Shiloh.
Rates:
Ken charges $30/hour for the first two persons, plus
$5/hour for each additional adult (18 and over), with a maximum
charge of $55/hour for groups totaling 7 or more adults (up
to one bus load).
Other Charges: In addition, Shiloh National
Military Park charges entrance fees at the park Visitors Center.
Fees start at $3 for a single or $5 per family. Higher fees
are charged for commercial groups. Entrance fees are good
for 7 days. Visit the park website at
www.nps.gov/shil/ and click on FEES/PERMITS for more information.
Duration:
Most tours take about 3 to 4 hours, but they can
be as long and detailed as desired.
Vehicles:
Ken is a step-on guide; tours use the client's
vehicle. He is licensed and insured to drive vehicles
up to large vans.
A walking tour from the park's Visitor Center can be arranged,
but can not cover much ground. A vehicle is required for a
more complete tour as the park alone covers about 6 square
miles.
Reservations:
If you would like a tour, it would be helpful to
reserve it in advance. Call (731) 925-6410, or click on Contact
Us.
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