Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi, United States
4.5 (3.133 reviews) Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Vicksburg Battlefields • Parks
The Battle that Turned the Civil War
1800 acres of now peaceful countryside, this park was once the scene of a bloody 47-day Civil War battle.
Address
3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3495
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htm
Working hours
Monday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 04, 2024, 23:50
User Ratings
4.5 based on (3.133 reviews)
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Reviews
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5Brumba 5:00 PM Jan 26, 2023
The Battle that Turned the Civil War
This Civil Ear siege and battlefield arguably set up the North to win the war. The hilly terrain made it very defendable and a very costly battle. A private three hour tour by a private guide like Michael Logue ($85 per car) is well worth it.
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5Robin B 5:00 PM Jan 29, 2023
Civil War History
A must do while in Vicksburg. When we visited, the admission price was $10 per person and the ticket was valid for one week. This park is huge, so give yourselves at least 2 to 3 hours to visit. You drive through this park and there are many places to pull over and learn about the various historical landmarks. Each state that participated in this battle have monuments erected, the ones from Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin being the most impressive in my opinion. Be sure to stop in at the visitor’s center to check and see if there are areas on the park that are currently inaccessible. When we visited, a certain road was closed and a detour was needed to visit certain areas. For us, the most interesting monument was for the USS Cairo Gunboat.
