Vicksburg Civil War Park

Vicksburg National Military Park

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Vicksburg National Military Park, established in 1899, is a unit of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The 1800 acre main portion of …

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Jan 8, 2025
WE spent 3 hours driving around, occasionally stopping to walk around and look at the various monuments. The highlight of the park is the restored gunboat ‘USS Cairo’ which was sunk just outside Vick… Full review by ralu25
Jan 1, 2025
We drove through and needed more time. the 2 buildings closed at 4:30 and so we were rushed. The map and phone didn't connect well and we don't know if we saw the entire park. The people seemed fr… Full review by LeonardoK77
Dec 30, 2024
Really good history, explains control of the waterways. You get to see the boat and still smell the water smell from when they raised it in 1956. Know that some construction is going on in the park a… Full review by Global14655095392
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Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from May 18 to July 4, 186…
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Will the park be open the week of December 26-29?
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I would check the web site or call. what is on the web site Park Closures North Union Avenue and Grant's Circle Closed Alert 1, Severity closure, North Union Avenue and Grant's Circle …
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I would check the web site or call. what is on the web site Park Closures North Union Avenue and Grant's Circle Closed Alert 1, Severity closure, North Union Avenue and Grant's Circle Closed Due to weather related incidents, North Union Avenue and Grant's Circle are closed to vehicular and recreational traffic. Entering these areas is prohibited. A portion of Grant Avenue is open for touring. Louisiana Circle Closed Alert 2, Severity closure, Louisiana Circle Closed Louisiana Circle is closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to slope instability. Navy Circle is open and also provides views of the Mississippi River.
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Answer by Tracy B · Dec 23, 2023
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Can anyone comment on the phone guided tours during Covid restrictions? Were you happy with it? I am referencing a …
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Can anyone comment on the phone guided tours during Covid restrictions? Were you happy with it? I am referencing a driver in a lead car talking to you by phone for the 2 hr tour. Thank you for comments.
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Didn’t do that one, there is a pre recorded that was good
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Is the visitors center opening up anytime soon?
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I just checked the Web sight and the road is closed to vehicles now too.
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How much is the entry fee to Vicksburg national military park
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I believe it's less than $10. It may have been $5. You pay when you drive in, but to drive through the park and visit the information center is free. It's the standard national park …
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I believe it's less than $10. It may have been $5. You pay when you drive in, but to drive through the park and visit the information center is free. It's the standard national park fee. Well worth it, too.
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Where was the USS Cairo Gunboat found?
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The USS Cairo was sunk by a Confederate torpedo (mine) on December 12, 1862, in the Yazoo River, 13 miles north of Vicksburg. It was...
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