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From the Saturday, 27 Mar, Daily Corinthian
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center construction moving along
The thundering cannons have been replaced by pounding hammers and squealing saws as construction continues to speed along toward a planned late July opening for the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center near Battery Robinett. The sound of a train whistle echoed over the hill from the nearby track Friday afternoon as workers installed wallboard inside and worked outside on the center’s signature water feature. Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Woody Harrell said work seems to be on track for the opening of the $9 million center which will serve as the centerpiece for the Corinth unit of the Shiloh Park. The center is intended to be the gateway for visitors interested in the Civil War history of Corinth and Shiloh.
On the east side of the center, the interpretive water feature is beginning to take shape. When completed, the feature will tell the story of the Civil War as the water flows from 13 sources representing the original 13 colonies then becomes turbulent as it divides and passes over a series of stone blocks which represent the major battles of the Civil War. The waters will then come back together and flow into a calm reflecting pool at the end of the feature. The pool will be surrounded by landscaping and benches. Harrell said the area is meant as a place for people to calmly reflect on the struggle and loss of life of the Civil War years.
On the western side, the driveway is visible allowing buses and handicapped visitors to drive up to the entrance of the center. The outline of the walkway from the parking lot of the center can also be clearly seen. The slowly ascending sidewalk will be inset with a variety of bronze casts of artifacts such as broken knives and bayonets, battered muskets, bullets and belt buckles which Harrell described as the “detritus of war.”
“You’ll get this idea that even though it looks peaceful now, this is a battlefield,” explained the superintendent.
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center construction moving along
The thundering cannons have been replaced by pounding hammers and squealing saws as construction continues to speed along toward a planned late July opening for the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center near Battery Robinett. The sound of a train whistle echoed over the hill from the nearby track Friday afternoon as workers installed wallboard inside and worked outside on the center’s signature water feature. Shiloh National Military Park Superintendent Woody Harrell said work seems to be on track for the opening of the $9 million center which will serve as the centerpiece for the Corinth unit of the Shiloh Park. The center is intended to be the gateway for visitors interested in the Civil War history of Corinth and Shiloh.
On the east side of the center, the interpretive water feature is beginning to take shape. When completed, the feature will tell the story of the Civil War as the water flows from 13 sources representing the original 13 colonies then becomes turbulent as it divides and passes over a series of stone blocks which represent the major battles of the Civil War. The waters will then come back together and flow into a calm reflecting pool at the end of the feature. The pool will be surrounded by landscaping and benches. Harrell said the area is meant as a place for people to calmly reflect on the struggle and loss of life of the Civil War years.
On the western side, the driveway is visible allowing buses and handicapped visitors to drive up to the entrance of the center. The outline of the walkway from the parking lot of the center can also be clearly seen. The slowly ascending sidewalk will be inset with a variety of bronze casts of artifacts such as broken knives and bayonets, battered muskets, bullets and belt buckles which Harrell described as the “detritus of war.”
“You’ll get this idea that even though it looks peaceful now, this is a battlefield,” explained the superintendent.