For an all-encompassing historical journey about the Civil War, Vicksburg is the place to go. Although the park commemorates the Vicksburg Campaign and its significance as a critical turning point of the Civil War, the military park has more to see than just the battlegrounds. The location where the campaign ended in the surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi to General Ulysses Grant’s Union army in 1863 is part of a massive park that includes a cemetery, virtual museum exhibit and more. The park also stretches into greater Mississippi including sites alongside the Mississippi River and Pemberton’s Headquarters in downtown Vicksburg. It also includes a three-acre remnant of Grant’s Canal in Delta, Louisiana and the preserved Union U.S.S. Cairo.
For a full view of Vicksburg attractions take the 16-mile tour road through Union and Confederate lines for more historical sites. Stop by the park’s visitor center for ideas on how to navigate the park or to see their exhibits. Exhibits at the visitor center include a 20-minute orientation film, confederate trenches, a hospital room, a union officer’s tent, Milliken’s Bend and a look into cave life so you can fully immerse yourself in the life of a Civil War soldier. Outdoor exhibits such as a cannon display, fortification exhibit, and historic monuments add to the 19th century environment. Learn about the Civil War at Vicksburg National Military Park. Hotels near this Mississippi town make it easy to find out more about this historical event. When you stay with Choice Hotels near Vicksburg National Military Park, you can enjoy affordable rates and everything you need to prepare yourself for a step back in time. Book now!