Junior rangers run through rifle drills. (NPS photo) |
Here you will find more than 1,350 monuments, making Vicksburg one of the most accurately documented Civil War sites in the nation.
Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the service and sacrifice of Union and Confederate forces, enslaved peoples, and civilians. In 2013, the park hosts numerous sesquicentennial events, culminating with multiple events during Memorial Day Weekend.
Click Illustration for Larger Image | | Struck by two underwater torpedoes in 1862, the U.S.S. Cairo sank in under 12 minutes. Preserved by mud and silt, the gunboat was underwater for 102 years. (NPS/Scott Williams) |
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Click Illustration for Larger Image | | Volunteers and staff place flags in the national cemetery. (NPS photo) |
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Volunteers are always welcome for projects that include the annual tradition of honoring America's fallen heroes by placing more than 18,000 U.S. flags before the gravestones at Vicksburg National Cemetery for the Memorial Day weekend.
This year on July 3rd, evening visitors will witness a large luminary display along the tour road and at each state memorial, a reminder of the casualties suffered during the conflict. On July 4th, the Stars and Stripes will be raised at the Old Court House in Vicksburg, commemorating the surrender of the city.
Visit during one of these signature events, or experience one of the many living history demonstrations that take place each summer. You can tour the park with a licensed battlefield tour guide, or visit on your own with an audio CD tour, cell phone tour or using the QR codes posted on wayside exhibits throughout the park.
The park's Junior Ranger program invites youth to explore, and activities take place throughout the year for those young at heart.
We encourage you to visit and experience your America!
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