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161st Battle of Corinth Anniversary Hikes, Walks, and Car Caravan Tours
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Join park rangers for hikes, walks, and car caravan tours commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Corinth. To participate in any anniversary program please register in advance by calling the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center at 662-287-9273. All programs are free and open to the public.
Rangers recommend that participants bring water, insect repellent, and sunscreen, and to wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the conditions.
Tuesday, October 3
John McArthur & the Fighting on the Union Left Flank
Meet at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Driving Tour
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Brigadier General John McArthur began the battle without an assignment. Early in the morning of October 3rd he was given command of a brigade and by noon he was leading three brigades in the greatest showing of his military career. Ranger Laura Lee McKellips will lead a driving tour to Alexander's Crossroads and then return to Corinth with stops at Cane Creek, Oliver's Hill, and Battery F.
Battery Robinett
Meet at the Information Desk of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Walk and Talk
11:00 am - 11:30 am
On October 4, 1862, the small earthen redoubt known as Battery Robinett was the focus of three attacks by Confedederate infantry and dismounted cavalry. Located on high ground at the center of the Union's defensive line, Battery Robinett was key to a Confederate victory and the intensity of the fighting left the area covered with the dead and wounded of both armies. Join Ranger Matt McMillen for an in-depth look at the heaviest fighting in the largest battle in the State of Mississippi.
Daniel Murray: An Irish Soldier at Corinth
Meet at the Information Desk of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Talk
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Daniel Murray, an Irish immigrant soldier, as he describes his life in the Regular Army at the outbreak of the war through the fighting at Battery Robinett. Prior to the Civil War, Daniel served in Indian Territory and later fought at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missouri. During the Battle of Corinth, he was one of 26 men from Company C, 1st U.S. Infantry, who were manning the heavy artillery inside of Battery Robinett. Join Ranger Tom Parson for the first-person experience.
Davies' Thin Blue Line
Meet at the Information Desk of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Car Caravan
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
On the morning of October 3rd, Brigadier General Thomas Davies was sent forward by Major General William Rosecrans with confusing orders and 1,787 infantrymen and 11 cannons to hold the Union right against an attack by 8,000 men under Confederate Major General Sterling Price. Overwhelmed at the old Confederate earthworks, Davies would gradually fall back to the White House and make a final stand. An obstinate defense, intense heat, and a disorganized Confederate command would enable Davies to hold his position until relieved at 5:00 pm. During this stand, Brigadier General Charles Hamilton would have a perfect opportunity to attack the exposed Confederate left flank. Due to a series of confusing orders and Hamilton's lack of initiative, the attack would be bungled and occur too late. The car caravan led by Ranger Anthony Killion will travel to the site of the old Confederate earthworks and the site of fighting at the White House.
Kate Cumming
Meet at the Information Desk of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Talk
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Kate Cumming was a young woman of Mobile, Alabama who defied the expected role of a woman of society. She travelled to Corinth in the wake of the Battle of Shiloh and tended the wounded of both sides. Her unique insight and experiences were recorded faithfully in her diary. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips for a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman.
Battery Robinett
Meet at the Information Desk of the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Walk and Talk
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
On October 4, 1862, the small earthen redoubt known as Battery Robinett was the focus of three attacks by Confederate infantry and dismounted cavalry. Located on high ground at the center of the Union's defensive line, Battery Robinett was key to a Confederate victory and the intensity of the fighting left the area covered with the dead and wounded of both armies. Join Ranger Matt McMillen for an in depth look at the heaviest fighting in the largest battle in the state of Mississippi.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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