164th Battle Anniversary Living History Event

On Saturday, April 11, the park will conclude the 164th anniversary commemoration with a special living history program featuring a military encampment, company-level drill and firing demonstrations, and a guided, real-time battlefield hike led by living historians. 

A company-sized unit of living historians will portray Statham’s Brigade of Confederate infantry, part of Breckinridge’s Reserve Division, which served on the often-overlooked right flank of the Confederate Army. Visitors will follow a detailed color company representing either the 15th Mississippi Infantry or the 20th Tennessee Infantry along portions of the same routes those units traversed during the battle. Along the way, living historians will demonstrate company movements and provide first-hand accounts of the terrain and combat actions at key locations.

The guided hike will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Spain Field, located behind the Gladden Mortuary Monument. Visitor parking will be available in Barnes Field, across from Prentiss’ Headquarters. Signs will be posted, and park staff will be on duty to assist with parking and directions.
The hike will last approximately three hours and cover about 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Drinking water, insect repellent, and sunscreen are recommended.

Following the hike, company-level drill, marching, and firing demonstrations will take place in the living history camp located in the Peach Orchard area (Tour Stop #18). Thirty-minute demonstrations will be offered at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Visitor parking will be marked in the field across from the Peach Orchard.

Fee Information

Always Free!