Battle of Corinth to be commemorated by Shiloh National Military Park, Oct. 3-5

Shiloh National Military Park is commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Corinth with events Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 3-5.
Scheduled events  include cannon firing demonstrations, 30-minute ranger-led programs, and special ranger-led hikes.
Rangers will offer 30-minute programs and special tours Thursday and Friday.
Cannon firing demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Each demonstration will introduce visitors to the implements and ordnance used during the war and demonstrate the duties of wartime cannoneers. The 6-pounder field piece will be fired twice during each program.
Visitors are asked to register in advance for all ranger-led programs and hikes by calling 662-297-9273. All tours are free and open to the public.
The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.nps.gov/shil for more information.