Friends of Shiloh National Military Park

Since its establishment on December 27, 1894, the nation's second oldest national military park has commemorated the history of the Battle of Shiloh on the actual ground where it occured. Today the park's almost 4,000 acres include 90% of the historic battlefield. With its pristine conditions and serene atmosphere, Shiloh has a reputation as the best preserved of the major Civil War battlefields. Yet as it prepares for its second century, Shioloh National Military Park is in need of friends!

For many years the park has been protected by its isolated position; even today Hardin county's population is less than the total casualties of Shiloh. Yet increasing development and lack of protective zoning especially near the Tennessee river threatens the historic scene for so long visible on the battlefield.

"Shiloh - Portrait of a Battle," the orientation film shown at the Visitor Center for over thirty years, when compared to more recent audio/visual productions, is now painfully outdated.

The Friends of Shiloh National Military Park, Inc. support a Second Century Campaign to underwrite commemoration, preservation, and education activities on West Tennessee's most hallowed ground. Won't you join with your fellow citizens to insure the historical treasure of Shiloh, as it has been in the park's first century, will be preserved for generations to come?

Established in 1992, the Friends of Shiloh National Military Park is a non-profit organization working to promote and preserve West Tennessee's famed Shiloh Battlefield. Through a public support network on both the local and national levels, the Friends support three major goals:

• Preserve the historical integrity of Shiloh Battlefield;

• Through special education opportunities, promote greater citizen understanding and appreciation of this nationally significant site;

• Sponsor commemorative activities at Shiloh National Military Park marking occasions such as battle and park establishment anniversaries, and tributes to the American soldiers who fought and died at Shiloh.

  Benifits of Membership:

  • Receive a quarterly Friends of Shiloh National Military Park newsletter.

  • Attend an annual meeting during the April battle anniversary weekend featuring noted speakers and special "for Friends only" tours.

  • Have the opportunity to acquire special works of art commemorating Shiloh Battlefield.

  • Receive a special Superintendent's pass, good for admission to the Shiloh Park grounds and museum.

  • Make your voice heard as an advocate for keeping Shiloh "the best preserved of the nation's battlefields."

  To become a Friend of Shiloh Park, send $25 for a regular membership or $100 for a charter membership to:

  Friends of Shiloh Military Park
  P.O. Box 100
  Shiloh, TN 38376

  Be sure and include your name, address, and phone number!

  FRIENDS OF SHILOH NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, INC. is non-profit, tax-exempt, with 501(c)(3) IRS status. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

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