Friday, October 3

Gen. John McArthur and the Fighting on the Union Left
10:00AM – 11:30AM
Driving Tour
Brigadier General John McArthur took charge of three brigades during the battle. Join Ranger Anthony Killion for a driving tour to Alexander’s Crossroads, with stops at Cane Creek, Oliver’s Hill, and Battery F.

Battery Robinett
11:00AM – 11:30AM
Short Walk
On October 4, 1862, Battery Robinett was attacked three times. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips to learn about the fierce fighting here.

Daniel Murray
1:00PM – 1:30PM
Stationary Meet Daniel Murray, an Irish soldier at Battery Robinett. Join Ranger Tom Parson for his story about life in the Army during the Civil War.

Davies’ This Blue Line
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Car Caravan Tour
Join Ranger Timothy Arnold to follow Brigadier General Thomas Davies, who defended the Union side on October 3, 1862. We’ll visit the old Confederate earthworks and the White House.

In the Footsteps of the 47th Illinois
2:30PM – 4:30PM
4-Mile Roundtrip Hike
Join Ranger Matt McMillen for a hike to the White House site, where the 47th Illinois regiment fought hard and faced many losses.

Battery Robinett
3:30PM – 4:00PM
Short Walk
Learn about Battery Robinett’s role in the fighting on October 4. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips for details about this important moment in Mississippi’s second-largest battle.