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Vicksburg Sesquicentennial

Remembering the role of Vicksburg in the Civil War

In 1863, General Ulysses S. Grant led Union forces in a series of operations in western Mississippi, culminating in the Siege of Vicksburg. The siege ended on July 4 when Confederate General Pemberton surrendered the city to the surrounding Union forces. The capture of Vicksburg–referred to by Abraham Lincoln as “the key” to victory in the South–is regarded as a turning point in the Civil War.

Today, 150 years later, we commemorate the important role of Vicksburg in the Civil War and in shaping our nation’s history. Explore the Vicksburg region’s history and heritage with the Civil War 150th anniversary events below or view our complete calendar of Civil War events and attractions.

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150th Anniversary of Champion Hill

May 18, 2013 · 8:00 AM

The all-day sesquicentennial event on the Champion Hill battlefield will begin at 8:00 am on the grounds of Champion Hill MB Church. The historic site between Edwards and Bolton, Miss. was the home of the Champion Family and later used by General Gra...
 
 

Vicksburg National Military Park State Days- Indiana.

May 18, 2013 · 10:00 AM

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at the Indiana monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street. For more information call 601-636-0583 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
 
 

Commemoration of First Assault on Vicksburg

May 19, 2013

First Assault programs begin at 10:00 with the Confederate perspective at Stop 12, Stockade Redan in the Vicksburg National Military Park. The Union perspective begins at 1:00 pm at Stop 5, Stockade Redan Attack. For more information call 601-636-058...
 
 

Vicksburg National Military Park State Days- North Carolina.

May 19, 2013 · 10:00 AM

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at the North Carolina monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street. For more information call 601-636-0583 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
 
 

Rallying the Troops.

May 19, 2013 · 1:55 PM - 4:15 PM

The rally will be from 1:55 pm until 4:15 pm at the Old Court House Museum, 1008 Cherry Street. After the Battle of Champion Hill a drummer will once again call the Confederate troops as they return to Vicksburg. While the troops rally they will be p...
 
 

Vicksburg National Military Park State Days- New Hampshire.

May 20, 2013 · 10:00 AM

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at the New Hampshire monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street. For more information call 601-636-0583 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
 
 

Vicksburg National Military Park State Days- Kentucky.

May 21, 2013 · 10:00 AM

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at the Kentucky monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street. For more information call 601-636-0583 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
 
 

Second Assault of Vicksburg Defenses.

May 22, 2013 · 10:00 AM

Second Assaults programs begin at 10:00 am at three separate locations in the Vicksburg National Military Park: Stop 5, Stockade Redan Attacks (The Forlorn Hope), Second Texas Lunette Attack and Assault on the Great Redoubt. At 1:00 pm the Assault on...
 
 

Vicksburg National Military Park State Days- Wisconsin.

May 22, 2013 · 10:00 AM

The wreath laying ceremony will begin at 10:00 am at the Wisconsin monument at the Vicksburg National Military Park, 3201 Clay Street. For more information call 601-636-0583 or visit www.nps.gov/vick.
 
 

Vicksburg Sesquicentennial Commemoration: Shadows of the Past

May 23, 2013 · 7:00 PM

The Vicksburg National Military Park presents Shadows of the Past tours at 7:00, 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, 8:30, and 9:00 pm. Step back in time for an evening candlelight walk in the Vicksburg National Military Park to meet the historical personalities that ...
 
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