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In Hell Before Night: Pugh’s Brigade Hike

Shiloh National Military Park; 1055 Pittsburg Landing Road; Peach Orchard, Tour Stop #18; Shiloh

Special Event. Registration required.

Ranger Timothy Arnold will lead a hike titled, “In Hell Before Night: Pugh’s Brigade at the Peach Orchard.”

During the first day of the Battle of Shiloh, Colonel Isaac Campbell Pugh, a Kentucky native and veteran of the Blackhawk and Mexican Wars, took command of a brigade in General Hurlbut’s Division, when his commander fell wounded in Sarah Bell’s cotton field. Follow Park Ranger Arnold as he details the officers and men that fought under Colonel Pugh’s direction and learn about the struggles they faced defending against multiple fierce Confederate attacks.

Pre-registration is required and space on the program can be reserved by calling the Shiloh Visitor Center at 731-689-5696 any day of the week between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Sep-16-23 10:00 am - Sep-16-23 12:00 pm

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