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DEDICATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI MONUMENT

SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK


October 10, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Shortly after Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1984, states began erecting
markers and monuments on the battlefield to honor the memory and service of their troops
engaged at Shiloh. Although the Shiloh Battlefield Commission originally planned to dedicate
the park after a majority of the states had completed the erection of state memorials and
regimental markers, they soon realized that several years would pass before monumentation
would be completed. Consequently, states have been allowed to conduct individual ceremonies
whenever their battlefield memorials were erected.

Q. How many monuments are on the field at Shiloh?


A. There are more than 800 monuments and markers, and 227 cannons on the lands within
Shiloh National Military Park.
Q. How many states have monuments?
A. Of the 19 states that had troops present at Shiloh, 15 have monuments on the field. With the
addition of Mississippi, there will be 16 states represented.
Q. When was the last dedication of a monument?
A. The Tennessee State Monument was dedicated in 2005. The first monuments were dedicated
in 1902 by the state of Ohio (34 regimental markers).
Q. What time does the Mississippi Monument dedication ceremony start?
A. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. CDT and will run about 1 hour.
Q. Where will the ceremony be held?
A. The ceremony will be held at Rhea Field (see attached site map). In case of inclement
weather, an abbreviated ceremony will be held in the park Visitor Center auditorium.
Q. Where may I park?
A. Rangers will direct visitors to park along the road shoulder beginning at the Raith Mortuary
Monument and continuing southward on Corinth Road. Parking will continue onto
Reconnoitering Road if needed. Overflow parking will be in Wolff Field near the Raith marker.
Q. I have a Disabled Plate/Placard. Will I be able to park near the site?
A. There will be 15 reserved spaces for disabled parking near the site, available on a firstcome/first-served basis. In addition, those with a valid placard will be able to drop off attendees
at the site until 10:45 a.m., but then must park in general parking.

Q. I plan to bring my motorcycle. Where can I park?


A. Parking is primarily on the road shoulders, but if desired motorcycles may park in the
overflow area at Wolff Field, which is relatively flat. Motorcyclists should plan to bring
whatever is needed for propping their bike.
Q. Will transportation be available?
A. Shuttle buses will be running within the park to bring people to the site from the parking
areas, and will also run after the event back to parking areas. Attendees may walk if they desire.
Q. How far is the walk from the Raith marker to the event site?
A. About .7 mile. The furthest parking area will be about 1 mile away from the event site.
Q. Will seating be available at the event?
A. There will be 200 seats, available on a first-come/first-served basis, with some seats reserved
for dignitaries and disabled. Remainder of the area is standing-room, but attendees may bring
lawn chairs if desired. In case of inclement weather, an abbreviated ceremony will be held in the
park Visitor Center auditorium, with attendance limited to about 150 people.
Q. Are restrooms available?
A. There will be porta-pots at the event site and at the parking areas.
Q. Is water available?
A. The Sons of Confederate Veterans have arranged for a limited amount of bottled water to be
available at the event site. We suggest that attendees bring their own water.
Q. I want to wear 1860s period attire. Is that OK?
A. Attendees are free to dress in period attire if desired. Through the years, dedications of the
monuments at Shiloh have been a time for solemn reflection and respectful memorialization,
with those in attendance dressed in their finest attire.
Q. I would like to bring my replica weapon. Is that OK?
A. Yes, however it is not recommended and there are restrictions. We anticipate a large crowd
and bringing a weapon will likely contribute to an unsafe environment. If an attendee brings a
replica weapon, prior to entering the event area, the weapon must pass a safety inspection. The
inspection must be completed by a Historic Weapons Supervisor.
Q. What are the restrictions related to replica weapons?
A. Live ammunition, black powder, etc. will not be allowed in the park. Additionally, all replica
swords, bayonets, etc. must remain in their scabbards at all times. A ranger may ask you to leave
the park if you do not comply with these rules.
Q. I would like to display a flag. Is that OK?
A. Yes. In order to provide a clear view of the ceremony for all, we ask that attendees only
bring small hand-held flags. If an attendee brings a large flag or pole, they will be asked to stand
in the rear of the area so as not to block the view of others.

Dedication of the Mississippi


Monument
Shiloh National Military Park
October 10, 2015

Site Plan

SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Tennessee

Alabama

Mississippi

Park
Entrance

Event Site

Park
Entrance

Shiloh National
Military Park

Event

VIP Parking
25 slots

Access Control
Points

HC Parking15 slots

Mississippi Monument
Dedication Site Plan
Audience
Standing Room

HC Dropoff Lane until 10:45a

General
Seating
200 seats

Audience

Honor Guard

Standing Room

VIP & HC Seats

HC Dropoff
Only

Monument

One-Way

VIP & HC Traffic


Only

VIP & HC
Parking

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