Park Details

Name:	Vicksburg National Military Park
Address:	3201 Clay Street
	Vicksburg
	Mississippi
	39183
Phone:	601-636-0583
Fax:	601-636-0583
URL:	www.nps.gov/vick

Category

• National park

General Description

Vicksburg National Military Park was created in 1899 to commemmorate the Civil War Vicksburg Campaign of 1863, which culminated with the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. The surrender of Vicksburg and 5 days later Port Hudson enabled the Union Army to control the Mississippi River. Coupled with the Defeat of Gen. Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg on July 1-3, marked a critical turning point in the Civil War. Today Vicksburg National Military Park has a Visitor center which houses some exhibits, introductory movie, a bookstore, and restrooms. There is a 16 mile driving tour through one of the most heavily monumented military parks in the world. Half way through the park is the USS Cairo Gunboat exhibit and Museum. The USS Cairo is the only surviving Civil War City Class Gunboat in existence. The museum has many artifacts on exhibit from the gunboat, a bookstore and restrooms.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible by public transportation
• Accessible transportation within the park including tours

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Audio visuals with captioning
• Exhibits located on accessible routes