Sesquicentennial State Memorial Days at Vicksburg National Military Park

Illinois Monument

NPS Photo

News Release Date: April 30, 2013

Contact: Rick Martin, 601-619-2905

Each state that participated in the Campaign and Siege of Vicksburg will be recognized by reading a proclamation or letter from the governor of the state, honoring the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines that fought at Vicksburg 150 years ago. There will also be a wreath placed at the memorial which will stay in place through July 4, 2013, 150 years from the day Vicksburg surrendered. A special sign will also be located at each memorial with information about the units that fought during the campaign. A short ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM at the following respective monuments. The wreaths are being provided by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign.

State	Date
Connecticut	April 30
Minnesota	May 1
Tennessee	May 2
Michigan	May 3
Missouri	May 4
Virginia	May 5
Arkansas	May 6
Florida	May 7
Louisiana	May 8
West Virginia	May 9
Mississippi African- American	May 10
South Carolina	May 11
Texas	May 12
Rhode Island	May 13
Alabama	May 14
Massachusetts	May 15
Georgia	May 16
Pennsylvania	May 17
Indiana	May 18
North Carolina	May 19
New Hampshire	May 20
Kentucky	May 21
Wisconsin	May 22
Kansas	May 23
Ohio and U.S. Navy	May 24
Iowa and Mississippi	May 25
Illinois	May 26
Maryland	May 27
New York	May 28

Admission to the Vicksburg National Military Park is $8.00 per personal vehicle, and all applicable Vicksburg and National Park Service annual passes are accepted. The park is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and information regarding entrance fees or programs can be found on the park's website at www.nps.gov/vickor calling 601-636-0583.