To commemorate the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg
and
restore, protect, preserve, and interpret the unique cultural resources of Vicksburg
National Military Park and Vicksburg National Cemetery; including the historic topography,
earthen forts, parallels, approaches, and lines of fortification; monuments, markers,
tablets, and plaques; cannon; Memorial Arch; US gunboat Cairo; Shirley House;
remaining vestige of Grant's Canal; archival and artifact collections; headquarter sites
of Generals Grant and Pemberton and other locations within the park or its vicinity;
and
provide road access for park use;
and
ensure that the City of Vicksburg and Warren County maintain the parklike character of
former park lands. |
