Civil War Part 2 – The Battle of Shiloh
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7 Days · 10 Meals
Join us on a journey to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battles made famous by Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General P.G.,T. Beauregard. Trace history through Tennessee and Mississippi to the battlefields where brave soldiers gave their lives.
Highlights
Here is the second in a series of five annual tours to Civil War sites on their 150th anniversary. On our 2012 departure explore the hallowed grounds of Tennessee with special emphasis on the re-enactment of the Battle of Shiloh. Travel on one or all of the remaining programs over the next four years. Special memorabilia will be in store for every traveler
- 2011 - Virginia’s Battles (departed July 2011)
- 2012 - Civil War sites in Tennessee
- 2013 - Pennsylvania and Gettysburg
- 2014 - Georgia and the March to the Sea
- 2015 - Back to Virginia and Appomattox, where the War Between the States ended.
Trip Highlights
- 10 Meals (3 dinners, 2 lunches and 5 breakfasts)
- Round trip airport transfers
- Attend the Battle of Shiloh live battle reenactment commemorating the 150th anniversary of this historic battle
- Enjoy a narrated cruise along the historic Mississippi River aboard the Memphis Queen
- Visit the Civil War Interpretive Center at Corinth, Mississippi
- Enjoy Southern hospitality and cooking and be transported back to the year 1864 at the Buttonwillow Church Civil War Dinner Theatre
- Visit Chickamauga National Military Park and see the extensive Fuller Gun Collection
- See the Battles for Chattanooga Museum and hear about the “Battle Above the Clouds”
- Enjoy lunch and Honeymoon Ball of Gen. John Hunt Morgan at Falcon Rest Mansion
- Visit Carnton Plantation and Carter House both involved in the Battle of Franklin
- Enjoy dinner and musical entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee
- $35 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
- History Awaits Us
Join us as we embark on a journey to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh which begins in Memphis. Meet your Tour Manager at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner with your travelling companions. (Dinner)
- 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh
Today is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. Originally fought over 2 days in 1862, the Battle of Shiloh saw Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard wage what was the costliest battle of the time with well over 23,000 casualties incurred on both sides. The reenactment will take place on hallowed ground, where Confederate troops camped the night before the battle, adjacent to Shiloh National Military Park. Later, we return to Memphis. (Breakfast and box lunch)
- Mississippi River Cruise and Memphis
Today, we climb aboard the Memphis Queen riverboat for a narrated cruise along the Mighty Mississippi. We’ll learn about the tales of river life as spun by Mark Twain, the S.S. Sultana steamboat (one of the worst American maritime disasters to date) and listen to the story of Hopefield, Arkansas come to life. Later, enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues." (Breakfast)
- Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
and Buttonwillow Church Dinner Theater
This morning we visit the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center where we view a multi-media presentation of the Battle of Shiloh and see a video of the Battle of Corinth which explains the key role Corinth played in the American Civil War. Tonight, history comes alive at the Buttonwillow Church Civil War Dinner Theater. Surrounded by the elegance of a beautiful antebellum-style hall, we’ll take a step back into 1864 with a delicious meal from authentic Confederate Whitehouse recipes and a moving production of Granddaddy’s Watch, as only Buttonwillow can do it. (Breakfast and dinner)
- Chickamauga National Military Park
and the “Battle Above the Clouds”
We begin the day with a visit to America’s first and largest National Military Park at Chickamauga. The park commemorates Civil War soldiers from both sides and features an audiovisual presentation and houses the Fuller Gun collection. High atop Lookout Mountain the Battles for Chattanooga Museum includes an electronic map of the area’s battles and a visit to Park Point is highlighted by James Walker’s painting The Battle of Lookout Mountain also known as the “Battle Above the Clouds.” (Breakfast)
- Falcon Rest Mansion and the Battle of Franklin
Today we are greeted by Gen. John Hunt Morgan and are invited to his Honeymoon Ball in beautiful Falcon Rest Mansion, aptly called “Tennessee’s Biltmore.” The town of Franklin was the scene of the five bloodiest hours of the American Civil War. We’ll visit Carnton Plantation and learn how this home was used as a field hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers while the battle raged on around it. A stop at Carter House shows us a modest brick home, riddled with bullet holes. It was commandeered and used as a Federal command post. Tonight we enjoy dinner and musical entertainment at the Opryland Resort. (Lunch and dinner)
- Home
After breakfast we depart Nashville with a group transfer to the airport for flights out after 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast)
Accommodations
Days One through Three
Doubletree Hotel, Memphis, TN
Days Four and Five
Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN
Day Six
The Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30* | $1,599 | $629 | $12 |
*150th Anniversary Battle of Shiloh Reenactment departure.
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Memphis and from Nashville.
Stay another night Rooms for the night before and after the tour are available. Cost for a room in Memphis is $209 and in Nashville is $219, tax included.
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