On December 17th, Shiloh National Military Park will participate in the national Wreaths Across America day. The ceremony will be held in the national cemetery.

The event will begin at 11:00 am with a short patriotic ceremony. Following the ceremony, everyone in attendance will be invited to come forward and assist with laying the wreaths on the graves.

At 12:00 pm, Ranger Timothy Arnold will lead a tour of the Shiloh National Cemetery. Participants will learn interesting stories of individuals interred in the cemetery including the first officer to fall in the battle of Shiloh, and the only two Confederates buried here. The tour is free and pre-registration is not required.

More information can be obtained by contacting the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center at 731-689-5696 or by clicking ‘Learn More’ below.