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    Vicksburg

    National Military Park Mississippi

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    VNMP is hosting 3 outdoor concerts at the Clay Street Visitor Center, May 24, 25, & 26. The VC parking lot will close at 5:00pm those days and NO on-site parking will be allowed. Click 'More' for detailed parking information. More »

Park Orientation Movie

Title Screen
The 20-minute movie presentation entitled, "Here Brothers Fought," runs every 30 minutes in the Visitor Center Auditorium. The film describes the historical events of the Vicksburg campaign, providing visitors with an overview and better understanding of the park's resources prior to their tour.

The first movie begins at 8:05 am, then shows every hour and half-hour, with the final film beginning at 4:30 pm.
 
Visitor Center Auditorium Seating
 
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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

On hearing the news of Vicksburg's surrender, President Lincoln declared, "The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea."