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Vicksburg National Military Park
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Cairo picnic area

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USS Cairo Exhibit Picnic Area

Picnicking is allowed in only two designated areas of the park.

The area next to the USS Cairo Museum and Gunboat exhibit parking lot has picnic tables with handicapped access. Drinking water and restroom facilities are located inside the archway of the museum.
 
Picnic tables are also provided at Tour Stop 12 along Confederate Avenue. Fires or cooking ARE NOT allowed at either picnic area.

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On hearing the news of Vicksburg's surrender, President Lincoln declared, "The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea."
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Last Updated: March 12, 2009 at 12:55 MST