Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Visit Vicksburg

Southern Cultural Heritage Center

DETAILS

SHARE THIS

Southern Cultural Heritage Center

About

Southern Cultural Heritage Center open Mo-Fr, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; Closed two weeks during the Christmas holidays.

Details

This cultural center tells the story of the Sisters of Mercy who for 132 years educated children and nursed the sick at Saint Francis Xavier Academy and Convent. Tours showcase: the Cobb House (circa 1830), the original school and hospital barracks during the Civil War; the Gothic Revival Convent (1868); the Italianate Auditorium (1885); and the 1937 Academy. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. Tours are by appointment only. Rates: $5/adults and $3/children and group discounts available.

Subway 

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

China Buffet

Hours of Operation:
Open daily: Sundays – Thursdays 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Fridays – Saturdays 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Walnut Hills

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Closed
Sunday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Read Our Blog

Read about upcoming events, pieces of Vicksburg history and insider tips on our blog.

Free Guide

Request a free Vicksburg Visitors Guide by clicking here.

E-Newsletter

Sign up to receive free Vicksburg information on the latest upcoming events and deals through the Vicksburg CVB's monthly e-newsletter!

Scroll to Top