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 first-come/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.

Site Plan

Dedication of the Mississippi Monument

Shiloh National Military Park October 10, 2015

SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Mississippi

Alabama

Tennessee

Event Site Park Entrance

Shiloh National Military Park

Access Control Points

Event

HC Parking-15 slots

VIP Parking 25 slots

Park Entrance

Monument

Honor Guard

HC Dropoff Only

VIP & HC Traffic Only

Mississippi Monument Dedication Site Plan

Audience Standing Room

Audience Standing Room

HC Dropoff Lane until 10:45a

General Seating

200 seats

VIP & HC Seats

VIP & HC Parking

One-Way

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