Vicksburg Military Park MS

Vicksburg National Military Park

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Feb 2, 2025
We toured the Vicksburg National Military Park upon arriving in Vicksburg. It is actually a bit NE of downtown but encompasses a lot of land. Start at the Visitor Center to grab a map and seek some …Full review by WillieMacfan
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
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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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Clarifying above--we did the recorded and it was great.
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Is the visitors center opening up anytime soon?
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Not that I know of. But you can still go through the park using the app.
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How much is the entry fee to Vicksburg national military park
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We have the senior pass, so free for us. National Parks charge per car, not per person. I think it was $15. Well worth it for those who are interested in Civil War history.
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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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