The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.

Embark on a journey through the Shiloh National Military Park with a self-driving tour that brings the story of a pivotal Civil War battle to life. Start by downloading your all-in-one audio guide and digital map. Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone listens at once!

Once downloaded, your tour begins at the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center, where you'll set the stage for the epic battle that unfolded across these hallowed grounds. Next, pay homage to the brave at the Iowa State Monument before you visit Grant's Last Line, where you’ll hear of the steadfast resolve of Union troops.

Next, stop by Duncan Field and hear about the courage of one of the Union regiments under fire. Continuing on, you’ll reach the Shiloh Church, where an unprepared General Sherman found himself faced with an overwhelming Confederate advance.

Next, pay a visit to the Confederate Burial Trench, a stark reminder of the conflict's human cost. Then relive a dramatic Union counterattack at Jones Field before visiting the Tennessee State Memorial and the Texas State Monument.

After that, you’ll have the opportunity to step beyond the Civil War for a while and discover the Shiloh Indian Mounds, revealing the area's ancient history.

At last, you’ll head to Pittsburg Landing to hear about the final stages of the battle and its nation-altering aftermath. The tour concludes here, near the Shiloh National Cemetery.

Hear a dramatic, blow-by-blow account of the Battle of Shiloh
Visit Grant’s Last Line and the infamous Hornet’s Nest
Discover a catastrophic blunder by General Sherman
Get to know the human stories behind the soldiers
Take your battlefield experience to the next level

Important to know

Know in advance:

Note that this is a self-guided driving tour, and you must arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stops. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
No live guide will accompany you and no an attraction ticket is included
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops all in one app
Once downloaded, the digital guide works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips