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VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863. The park, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi (flanking the Mississippi River), also commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign which led up to the battle. Reconstructed forts and trenches evoke memories of the 47-day siege that ended in the surrender of the city. Victory here and at Port Hudson, farther south in Louisiana, gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
The park includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of historic trenches and earthworks, a 16-mile tour road, a 12.5-mile walking trail, two antebellum homes, 144 emplaced cannons, the restored gunboat USS Cairo (sunk on December 12, 1862, on the Yazoo River), and the Grant's Canal site, where the Union Army attempted to build a canal to let their ships bypass Confederate artillery fire.
Admission:
Per Vehicle - $20.00 (valid 7 days)
Motorcycles - $15.00 (valid 7 days)
Pedestrians, Bicycles - $10.00
Bus Passenger/Church Van - $10.00 per person, not to exceed commercial rate below.
Commercial Groups (provided by non-NPS charter tour companies) -
1-6 Person Capacity Vehicles - $25.00 plus $7 per passenger
7-25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $40.00
Over 25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $100.00
Vicksburg Annual Pass - $35.00 per year (valid for one year from date of purchase)
Hours: Everyday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 3201 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: (601) 636-0583
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JESSE BRENT LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM
The LMRM provides visitors with a unique look at life surround the Mighty Mississippi River
Admission: Free
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Address: 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183
Phone: (601) 638-9900
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Old Depot Museum
Home of 100 models of Civil War gunboats, second largest collection in the South of Riverboat, the only collection of model ships carry Mississippi names, only diorama of the battle of Vicksburg, the only video of the trials of the citizens and soldiers during the siege, 40 original paintings by Herb Mott of the war on the river, model car display and 3 model railroad layouts.
Admission: Adults $5.50
Seniors (over 55)/Military $5.00
Students (thru high school) $3.25
Children (ages 3-6) $1.10
Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
Address: 1010 Levee St Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: (601) 638-6500
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Catfish Row Children’s Art Park
A creative adventure into the history of the Mississippi River and the fabulous paddlewheel steamboats that once traveled its mighty waters. Enjoy all the sights and sounds within the park and imagine the Mississippi River life that once flourished along these waterways. Explore playful areas, garden area walks, the splash fountain, children’s art, murals and unique exhibits. Handicapped accessible.
Hours: Open everyday from 9 AM - sunset
Address: 1200 Levee St, Vicksburg, MS
Phone: (601) 634-4514
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Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals project is a series of murals painted on Mississippi River flood walls in Vicksburg. The murals are intended to depict the city's historical significance, as well as its envisioned future role in the region's commerce and culture. Artist Robert Dafford was commissioned to complete the first series of 12'x 20' panels along the flood wall facing Levee Street. The first mural in the series was unveiled in 2002. In all, 32 panels completed the first phase of the project.
Address: 1201-1299 Levee St, Vicksburg, MS 39180
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi