Friday, October 4
White House
9:30AM – 10:00AM
Learn about the fierce fighting at the White House on the first day of the Battle of Corinth.
Daniel Murray
(First Person Talk)
10:00AM – 10:30AM
Join Daniel Murray, an Irish immigrant soldier, as he shares his story of serving during the Civil War, including his role at Battery Robinett.
Battery Powell & Confederate Breakthrough
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Walk with Ranger Laura Lee McKellips as she talks about the Confederate attack, the Union’s collapse, and street fighting in the town.
Battery Robinett
11:00AM – 11:30AM
Explore how Battery Robinett played a key role in the October 4 battle, where heavy fighting took place.
Henry Robinett & the War’s Unseen Wounds
11:30AM
Learn about 1st Lt. Henry Robinett’s struggles with his battlefield injury and how soldiers dealt with the trauma of war.
Daniel Murray
(First Person Talk)
1:30PM – 2:00PM
Hear more from Daniel Murray about his experiences in the Civil War and at Battery Robinett.
Kate Cumming
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Learn about Kate Cumming, who cared for wounded soldiers after the Battle of Shiloh, through her personal diary.
Daniel Murray
2:30PM – 3:00PM
Listen to Daniel Murray’s story of life in the Regular Army and his role at Battery Robinett.
Henry Robinett & the War’s Unseen Wounds
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Learn more about Henry Robinett’s battle wounds and how Civil War soldiers handled the trauma of combat.