The Battle of Shiloh: Two Days That Changed the Course of the Civil War

The Battle of Shiloh changed the course of the American Civil War. The two-day battle was the largest ever fought on the North American continent, at that time. It convinced many leading figures that the war would not be a short one. This program will explore the events leading up the battle, the battle and tactics employed, and describe how veteran groups assisted in the preservation and public memory of the battle and the battlefield.

Richard White, Chief Curator, manages the curatorial team, directs artifact acquisition and interpretation, engages with the public, and generally assists in the management and conservation of the collection. Richard has more than eight years of experience with the Tennessee State Museum, beginning in the Education Department before advancing to the Collections Department.Richard is a native of Nashville and attended Hillwood Comprehensive High School. He holds a B.A. in History from Belmont University and a master’s degree in History from Middle Tennessee State University. Richard serves on the executive board of the Nashville City Cemetery Association. He is a contributing author and series editor for Civil War Flags of Tennessee, a cooperative publication from the Tennessee State Museum and the University of Tennessee Press. He is a contributing writer and editor for the Tennessee Historical Quarterly and is a 2022 graduate of the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute.

This Lunch and Learn event is in-person in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center at 12:00. No RSVPs are required to attend this free event. After the program, visitors are invited to explore more music history with a self-guided tour of the exhibition. It will also be livestreamed on the Museum’s website at TNMuseum.org/Videos. If you have any questions please email [email protected].

Boxed lunches made by Apple Spice Nashville are available for purchase for $12.24 to enjoy during the event. The lunches will include a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Lunch orders must be placed by noon on April 16th, 2024. Please order your boxed lunch on the ticket registration page.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd, nashville, United States