July 2, 2026 to July 5, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel

3201 Clay Street  Vicksburg, MS

Overview

This program will be from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm each day outside the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, 3201 Clay Street. Doug Baum and the Texas Camel Corps will share stories about soldiers during the siege and the history of Douglas, the mascot of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry. Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or high heat indexes. For more information, call 601-636-0583 or email director@friendsofvicksburg.org.

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