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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 »
Brig. Gen. Evander McNair
Brig. Gen. Evander McNair, bronze bust NPS Image Cost: $650 for bronze, by Federal Government Sculptor: Anton Schaaf Erected: March 1915 Location: North Frontage Road, |
Did You Know?
The 43d Mississippi Infantry's mascot, Douglas the Camel, remained with the regiment until Vicksburg where he was killed by Union sharpshooters. Douglas is honored with his own grave marker in Vicksburg's Cedar Hill Cemetery.