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National Military Park · MS, LA

Vicksburg National Military Park

To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.

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Photos

Union cannon aimed at Confederate lines
The Union artillery played a major role in the outcome of the Vicksburg Campaign.
Stars behind the Illinois State Memorial
Stars gleam behind the Illinois State Memorial.
Roses in bloom in front of the Shirley House
Roses in bloom in front of the Shirley House, the only remaining Civil War structure in the park.
Park Ranger in Civil War Uniform Talks to Crowd
A park ranger in a Union Civil War uniform talks to a crowd of visitors.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store