Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act

This bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, Tennessee. The primary objective of this study is to thoroughly evaluate the site's national significance and assess the suitability and feasibility of its designation as a unit of the National Historic Park System. This legislative effort seeks to acknowledge the profound historical importance of Fort Pillow. The findings section highlights the critical role of Fort Pillow during the American Civil War, specifically detailing the 1864 massacre where Confederate forces attacked Union troops, including United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). This event, described as a heinous massacre, became a significant rallying cry and motivation for U.S.C.T. and contributed fundamentally to the Union's victory. Currently, Fort Pillow is a State park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and designated as a National Historic Landmark, underscoring its existing recognition.