Fort Pillow Weekend Events

Saturday August 23rd

10:30 A.M. Museum tour/ Haversack display/ Flags: Meet SIR Kyle at the museum for an informative tour through the Civil Battle at Fort Pillow, as well as an interesting insight on what the soldiers would carry on their person. A video screening on the park history is also included in this program.

12:00 P.M. Fort Pillow Ecology: Join SIR Kyle at the day use picnic pavilion playground to learn about how the wildlife and plantlife work together to make a sustainable ecosystem they call home.

4:30 P.M. Roving Wildlife Box: Be on the lookout for Seasonal Ranger Kyle around the park. He will have a box of animal pelts and skeletons to show off to park goers.

5:00 P.M. 1861 Springfield demonstration: Join Seasonal Kyle as he demonstrates the 1861 Springfield rifle commonly used in the Civil War. This demonstration will be held in front of the museum and intended for all ages.

Sunday August 24th

10:30 A.M. Hike to the restored fortification: Join Seasonal Ranger Kyle at the museum to go on a 2.5 mile hike to the restored fortification where the battle of Fort Pillow took place on April 12, 1864. Be sure to bring water, bug spray, hiking stick if needed, and hiking appropriate attire.

11:30 A.M. Civil War Medicine vs. Modern Day medicine: Join Seasonal Ranger Kyle at the museum for a comparison of civil war and modern day combat casualty care.

12:30 P.M. Atlatl demonstration: Head over to the Basketball court parking lot to learn about the ancient art of atlatl throwing. This demonstration will be on how the early humans used to hunt with a spear and a device to throw the spear. All ages are welcome to join, please bring sunscreen and water as needed.

2:00 p.m. Primitive fire starting: Come join SIR Kyle at his campsite (Campsite 7) to learn about the evolution of fire starting and the importance of fire throughout human history.