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Vicksburg National Military Park strives to provide the best possible opportunities for both teachers and students to learn about the significance of this unique resource through its role in the Campaign and Siege of Vicksburg, the Civil War overall, and the National Park Service. Through school programs, traveling trunks, guided tours of the park by Licensed Battlefield Guides, Junior Ranger activities including Junior Ranger Days, printed materials, and audio/visual media, Vicksburg National Military Park offers learning tools created to enhance this experience for current and future generations. 
The Park can grant an academic fee waiver for school groups and military staff rides who are visiting the park for educational purposes. Find out if your group is eligible and how to apply. 
Click here for some books, lesson plans and other classroom resources about the Campaign and Siege of Vicksburg.
Online Resources Lectures, presentations, demonstrations and musical programs on video;hosted on the park's YouTube Page. 
If you have questions about your school or group's visit, our programs or resources, please call us at 601.636.0583 or email us. :
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Academic Fee Waiver Information
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Last updated: October 27, 2023