Perryville Spring
Walking Tour
May 17th,
2014
Perryville
Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield
Road, Perryville, KY 40468
Sponsored by the
Friends of Perryville Battlefield and the Cincinnati Civil War Roundtable
Guides – Chuck
Lott and Darryl Smith
Join Chuck Lott and Darryl Smith for an extended walking tour of the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. There will be a morning session from 9:00 a.m. until noon, a break for lunch, and then an afternoon session from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (covering a different part of the battle than the morning session). Evening roundtable talk to be held over drinks in Danville, most likely at V the Market or other suitable location. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing, sturdy walking shoes, bring water and snacks, and pack a lunch. History buffs and the general public are all welcome! Each session will involve three miles of walking, with some elevation changes (none greater than 100 feet) along the way. Meet for the morning session at the picnic shelter in the park. When entering the park, take the first right and look for the shelter.
Morning Session –
Cheatham Strikes the Federal Left
9:00-12:00 – Meet at the Picnic Shelter
We will follow Cheatham’s Division as it strikes the
Federal forces under Jackson and Rousseau.
Brigades covered: Donelson, Maney, Stewart, Terrill, Starkweather,
Webster. Distance – 3.0 Miles.
Lunch
12:00-1:00 - Be sure to pack a lunch!
Afternoon Session
– Men of Iron
1:00-4:00 – Meet at the Confederate Cemetery
We will focus on Rousseau’s stand against Buckner’s and
Johnson’s Divisions. Brigades covered:
Lytle, Harris, Jones, Brown, Adams, Cleburne, St. John, Wood. Distance – 3.0 Miles.
Evening Session –
Post Tour Gathering
5:00 – V-the Market, 130 South Market, Danville
Open question and answer session over wine and beer.
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