The new cyclorama, representing the assault upon Vicksburg, May 23. 1863, by the forces of Grant in co-operation with the fleet of gunboats under Porter, was exhibited to invited guests at the ...

One person was rescued from a house fire in Battle Creek Friday afternoon, according to the Battle Creek Fire Department ...

In the Old Court House Museum, a handmade Confederate battle flag from 1862 hangs behind glass. ... Vicksburg Civil War Museum. $7. 1123 Washington St. 601-218-5526, ...

Next time, on to Vicksburg! Bob Ford’s History will appear in each edition of the Midweek and Weekender. To see more of Bob’s work visit his website bobfordshistory.com and videos on YouTube ...

Vicksburg National Military Park. Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from May 18 to July 4, 1863.

About Vicksburg National Military Park. Vicksburg NMP includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of reconstructed trenches and earthworks, a 16-mile tour road, antebellum home, 144 ...

Vicksburg has an interesting history when it comes to celebrating Independence Day.It was not until the end of World War II in 1945 that the River City celebrated the holiday with the rest of the ...

It starved Vicksburg of ammunition, food, and other resources. It gradually weakened the population until the city surrendered on July 4, 1863. It was an enormous victory.

This 1888 chromolithograph commemorates the 25th anniversary of the surrender of Vicksburg, which took place on July 4, ... Grant, in the lower right, uses a telescope to survey the battle. An officer ...

leaving camp sherman just east of vicksburg -- the journey to mem- phis -- a long march and a night journey which ended in the battle of missionary ridge. Share full article Dec. 18, 1892 ...

Just before the road curves into Vicksburg, there's a treat. The Tomato Place, which appears as a colorful roadside produce stand, is a local institution.