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Welcome to the Vicksburg National Military Park website.
The National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg. The city’s surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, LA, split the South, giving undisputed control of the Mississippi River to the North. Over 1,330 monuments, a restored Union gunboat, and National Cemetery mark the 16-mile tour road.
March 29, 2009, Hours Change-See Operating Hours
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Park Road Closures
November 3, 2008 – September 30, 2009 — Due to major road construction in the park, several sections of the tour road will be intermittently closed and/or travel restricted throughout the year.
Work continues on Confederate Avenue, starting at Fort Hill, restricting vehicular traffic to one lane in some areas. Please watch for construction equipment and obey all traffic instructions.
Please continue to check the web site and visitor center information desks for updates on status of future road closures.
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U.S.S. Cairo Gunboat and Museum
The U.S.S. Cairo (pronounced Care-o), a Union ironclad commanded by Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., was named for Cairo, Illinois, and commissioned on January 16, 1862. On December 12, 1862, in the Yazoo River north of Vicksburg, Cairo struck two underwater torpedoes (today called mines) sinking in less than 12 minutes with no loss of life. Preserved by mud and silt, Cairo sat on the bottom of the Yazoo River for 102 years. It was raised in 1964, and later restored. The ironclad is now on display within Vicksburg National Military Park.
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Vicksburg National Cemetery
Vicksburg National Cemetery encompasses 117.85 acres and includes over 18,000 interments. Graves of Civil War soldiers total 17,077, of which 12,909 are unknown. An additional 1,280 graves are occupied by soldiers who participated in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean Conflict.
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Commanders and Troops
Patriotism during the Civil War was deep-rooted, and over 600,000 enlisted men and officers would die in pursuit of two opposing dreams. These fighting men, both North and South, made the best of life on the battlefield and in camp, amid the hardship and tedium of soldiering.
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Write to
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(601) 636-0583
Fax
(601) 636-9497
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Climate
Sunny, with humid rainy periods throughout the year. Sudden and severe thunderstorms are common. Mild winters. Summers hot and humid. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking or hiking shoes recommended.
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Did You Know?
The civilians of Vicksburg endured their first naval bombardment of the Civil War during the summer of 1862?
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Last Updated: April 20, 2009 at 11:19 EST |
