National Military Park to commemorate surrender of Vicksburg
Published 9:35 am Monday, June 24, 2024
- Ulysses S. Grant and John C. Pemberton (performed by Curt Fields and Morgan Gates) meet again as they discuss the experiences they faced during the Vicksburg Campaign. (photo courtesy of NPS/Secor)
Beginning Friday, July 5, and running through Sunday, July 7, Vicksburg National Military Park and Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are hosting a special program and reenactment commemorating the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
The anniversary marks 161 years since the event took place.
“These free, engaging programs include Civil War rifled musket demonstrations, an immersive first-person discussion by (actors as) Generals Grant and Pemberton, and exploring the life of a soldier with Douglas the Camel,” park officials said. “All programming will be weather dependent.”
Co-Sponsored by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign
Rifled Musket Demonstrations
Learn about the life of Civil War soldier as staff demonstrate the firing of the rifled musket.
The Last 24-Hours: Grant and Pemberton Tell All
Ulysses S. Grant and John C. Pemberton (performed by Curt Fields and Morgan Gates) meet again as they discuss the experiences they faced during the Vicksburg Campaign.
Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel
Doug Baum and his Texas Camel Corps return, telling stories of the life of a soldier and Douglas, the mascot of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry.
Event Schedule
Friday, July 5th
9:00 AM -12:00 PM – Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel
Location: Visitor Center
10:00 AM – Rifled Musket Demonstration
Location: Demo Area near Visitor Center
Saturday, July 6th
9:00 AM -12:00 PM – Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel
Location: Visitor Center
10:00 AM – Rifled Musket Demonstration
Location: Demo Area near Visitor Center
11:00 AM – The Last 24-Hours: Grant and Pemberton Tell All
2:00 PM – The Last 24-Hours: Grant and Pemberton Tell All
Location: Visitor Center Theater
Sunday, July 7th
9:00 AM -12:00 PM – Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel
Location: Visitor Center
10:00 AM – Rifled Musket Demonstration
Location: Demo Area near Visitor Center
11:00 AM – The Last 24-Hours: Grant and Pemberton Tell All
2:00 PM – The Last 24-Hours: Grant and Pemberton Tell All
Location: Visitor Center Theater
Further information can be found online at: https://www.nps.gov/vick/
More News
-
Polls
Loading ...-
-