Quick Info
Address and Phone:
3122 Park Rd.
Henning, TN 38041
Email: ask.TNstateparks@tn.gov
Phone: (731) 738-5581
Fax: (731) 738-9117
Admission Rates:
Camping: $8/site per night for up to 4 people ($.50 per person after 4). Picnic Pavilion $22/day.
Hours Open to the Public:
Park Hours: 8:00 a.m. until Sunset, 7 days a week-----Museum Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week-----Park Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Dates Closed:
Museum closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Discounts:
Active Military, Senior Citizen Discount
Payment Types Accepted:
Personal Check, Free Admission
Fort Pillow State Historic Park
City: Henning, TN
Region: West Tennessee
Subregion: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
Fort Pillow State Historic Park features a Civil War battle site, a museum/interpretive center, hiking trails, a fishing lake and camping.
The 1,642 acre Fort Pillow, located in Lauderdale County on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. In 1861, the Confederate Army built extensive fortifications here and named the site for General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County. Because of its strategic location, the fort was taken by the Union Army who controlled it during most of the war. Remains of the earthworks are well-preserved.
The park Interpretive Center/Museum is open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily and year round with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There is no entrance fee. Visitors will find displays of Civil War artifacts and interpretive displays. There is a 12 minute video on the 1864 Battle shown by request. Tours of the museum and restored fortifications are available upon request.
Turn west off of I-40, Exit 66 onto US 70. In Brownsville, turn right on State Highway 19. Follow Highway 19 into Ripley to State Highway 51. Turn South on Hwy. 51 to Henning, turn west onto Highway 87. Turn right on State Highway 207 East onto Park Road.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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Date: May 26, 2012
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Date: May 31, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012
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Location: Memphis, TN
Date: Jun 1, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012
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