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Grand Illumination Event Information
A Grand Illumination will be held on July 3 from 6-10 pm throughout VNMP. Tour road access is at the Clay St. entrance only and limited to motor vehicles. No pedestrians or bicyclists will be allowed during these hours. Click 'More' for further details. More »
7th Illinois Cavalry
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This unit was engaged in Col. Benjamin H. Grierson's Raid through Mississippi and was commanded by Col. Edward Prince. The unit was headquartered at Baton Rouge, LA.
Illinois Memorial
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Did You Know?
In 1903, Massachusetts was the first state to erect a memorial to its soldiers who served during the Vicksburg campaign on the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park.