• Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center - Welcome to Shiloh! Today, explore the history of the Civil War battle that once ravaged these fields and discover the landmarks that bear witness to its intensity. Begin your journey at the Shiloh Visitor Center, located at 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road. If you’re not there yet, make your way there now.

Note: This 12-mile tour highlights the key features of the Shiloh National Military Park and takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Iowa State Monument - To the right is the Iowa State Monument. Feel free to approach it for a closer view! The eagle soaring atop this granite tower symbolizes the freedom of the soul. The bronze figure in the flowing robe represents Fame. The 12-foot statue holds a quill pen to the monument, inscribing an elegy on the battlefield for future generations. Although many who came to Shiloh never returned, Fame will honor their sacrifice.

• Grant’s Last Line - These cannons mark the location of Grant’s Last Line. Imagine this: Dusk is approaching on a warm April day. Men drag iron siege guns so heavy they typically require oxen to move. 20,000 troops from various brigades gather here. This is General Ulysses S. Grant’s Last Line, a desperate attempt to hold back the relentless Confederate advance.

• Michigan State Memorial - Shiloh - Ahead, there’s a tricky intersection. Ignore the intersection road and continue straight along Confederate Road. You’ll know it’s the right path when the soldier monument passes on your left. The soldier commemorates the 353 Michigan troops who were killed, wounded, or went missing during the Battle of Shiloh.

• Daughters of the Confederacy Monument - Pull into the turnout just ahead, across from the large monument. This is the Daughters of the Confederacy Monument. In the center, below the central statues, you’ll find a bronze plaque depicting a man’s face. That’s General Albert Sidney Johnston, who led the Confederate forces here at Shiloh.

• Shiloh Church - Up ahead is the Shiloh Church and Cemetery. Turn into the parking lot on the left and park. Today, you’ll see two structures here: A modern church and an authentic replica of the original. The new one is a large 1950s building with green shingles, brick and stone siding, and a tall white steeple. The replica is a one-room log cabin. It’s around this cabin where General Sherman and his men camped.

• Seay Field - Here, Prentiss orders his men to stand firm against the rebels emerging from the woods. But the rebels keep coming! This small Union contingent cannot hold back such an overwhelming attack! However, they can slow them down, and right now that’s crucial. Prentiss’s men hold the line and engage the charging Confederates.

• Munch’s Battery, 1st Minnesota Light Artillery Historical Marker - Soon, we’ll pass a couple of cannons on our left. These honor Union Captain Emil Munch. After the Union retreats from their camp, many regroup in an area known as the Hornet’s Nest. It’s about a mile ahead, and we’ll see it shortly. Munch’s artillery battery positions here to defend the Hornet’s Nest. But why is the nest so significant?

• Jones Field - While the Hornet’s Nest withstands seemingly endless Confederate assaults, not every part of the Union line fares as well. General Sherman has been pushed from the church back to this field. It seems he’ll be pushed back further still. But then he’s joined by General John McClernand, who has other plans.

• Tennessee State Memorial - Coming up on our left, we’ll soon see the Tennessee Memorial. It features three bronze men. One stands with a rifle, one has fallen, and the other picks up the flag his comrade dropped. The monument symbolizes the loyalty of the survivors to their fallen comrades.

• Mortuary Monument for General Julius Raith - This monument on our left is the Mortuary Monument for Union General Julius Raith. The monument features four pyramids of cannonballs, clustered around a jet-black Parrott Rifle, a pillar of strength. Raith was a veteran of the Mexican-American War. When the Civil War began, he formed a regiment of German-Americans. He led his regiment in Shiloh, along with three others from Illinois.

• Texas State Monument - Pull over by the monument just ahead and park. This is the Texas State Monument, honoring the regiments from Texas who fought at Shiloh. Among those honored here is Johnston himself. A Texan by birth, Johnston became the highest-ranking soldier to lose his life in Civil War combat. Before the Civil War, he had fought widely and earned much renown. Johnston fought in the Black Hawk War, the Texas Revolution, the Mexican-American War, and numerous smaller conflicts. But when his home state of Texas seceded, he didn’t hesitate to join the Confederacy. His remains now rest in the State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.

• Shiloh Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark - The Shiloh Indian Mounds are coming up on our left. Here, we can see the remains of an 800-year-old settlement that predates the Civil War. If you’d like to learn more about these, turn into the parking lot ahead. Otherwise, continue straight.

• Shiloh National Cemetery - The Shiloh National Cemetery is on our left. After the battle, the Union buried Federal and rebel soldiers in mass graves. After the war, 3,584 bodies were moved to this cemetery. Two-thirds remain unidentified.

• Pittsburg Landing - Pull over and park. We’ve arrived at Pittsburg Landing, where General Buell’s men arrived to save the day for the Union. That brings us to the end of our tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed learning the inside story about the Battle of Shiloh.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Explore the site of one of the Civil War’s early significant battles with a self-guided driving tour of Shiloh National Military Park! Learn about notable figures like General Sherman before they became the renowned veterans they are today. Visit the Hornet’s Nest and Grant’s Last Line as you experience the battle’s chaos through detailed narration. Uncover how a single bullet fired at Shiloh might have altered the entire war’s trajectory.

It’s recommended to purchase just one tour per vehicle so everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.