https://www.nps.gov/vick News releases from Vicksburg National Military Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/national-park-service-to-close-road-in-vicksburg-national-military-park-for-visitor-safety.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:43:00 EST On March 2, the National Park Service will close a short section of the Tour Road near the Illinois Memorial that provides access to Tour Stops 2 (Shirley House) and 3 (Third Louisiana Redan). This section will remain closed for the duration of the Illinois Memorial Restoration. The project is expected to be completed by September 2026. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/national-park-service-to-close-road-in-vicksburg-national-military-park-for-visitor-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-conducting-prescribed-fires-to-manage-vegetation.htm Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:58:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires to manage vegetation in select areas of Vicksburg National Military Park on Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23, depending on weather. Areas for prescribed fires will include large grassy areas in the South Loop, near the Illinois Memorial and Shirley House, the western slope of Fort Hill, along Graveyard Road and at Thayer’s Approach. The area of prescribed burns will include approximately 231 acres. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-conducting-prescribed-fires-to-manage-vegetation.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/restoring-the-illinois-memorial.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:41:00 EST On September 2, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin comprehensive restoration work on the Illinois Memorial. The memorial itself will be closed during the restoration starting on September 2. The parking area will be partially closed, however there will still be parking spaces open to allow access to the Shirley House. The Tour Road will remain open. The contractors have up to one year to complete the project. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/restoring-the-illinois-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/repairs-starting-on-closed-roads-in-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:33:00 EST On March 3, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin repair work on Grant Circle and a section of Union Ave in the northern portion of the park. Following heavy rainfall in early 2020, these roads suffered catastrophic failures necessitating closure to ensure visitor safety. These roads have been closed since that time. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/repairs-starting-on-closed-roads-in-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/using-prescribe-fires-for-battlefield-landscape-management.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting prescribed fires to manage vegetation in select areas of Vicksburg National Military Park on February 5 and 6, 2005, weather dependent. Areas for prescribed fires will include large grassy areas in the South Loop, near the Illinois Memorial and Shirley House, the western slope of Fort Hill, along Graveyard Road, and at Thayer’s Approach. The area of prescribed burns will include approximately 231 acres. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/using-prescribe-fires-for-battlefield-landscape-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-to-increase-access-to-uss-cairo-museum-and-adjust-visitor-center-days-of-operations.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:45:00 EST On October 2, Vicksburg National Military Park will implement adjustments to the days of operation for the main Visitor Center and the USS Cairo Museum. These changes will adjust days of operation for the Visitor Center to Wednesday-Sunday and increase access to the USS Cairo Museum to seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-to-increase-access-to-uss-cairo-museum-and-adjust-visitor-center-days-of-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2024.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 05:51:00 EST The National Park Service and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign will be hosting events at Vicksburg National Military Park in observance of Memorial Day. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/the-cavalry-is-coming.htm Tue, 14 May 2024 10:03:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park to Host an Immersive Encampment of the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/the-cavalry-is-coming.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/05-07-2024-walk-the-assaults.htm Tue, 07 May 2024 10:46:00 EST Join a ranger to walk the assaults of May 22nd at Railroad Redoubt and 2nd Texas Lunette. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/05-07-2024-walk-the-assaults.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/partial-eclipse-of-the-park.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:36:00 EST On Monday April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse with be visible in Vicksburg with an approximate 92% occlusion of the sun. Join park rangers and staff from the library outside the Visitor Center to view this amazing natural event and explore family friendly space-themed activities. Free solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for those who participate in the program. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/partial-eclipse-of-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/considerable-obstinacy-the-origins-of-the-11th-louisiana-infantry-african-descent.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:09:00 EST On March 16, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a special program “Considerable Obstinacy”: The Origins of the 11th Louisiana Infantry, African Descent presented by Isaiah Tadlock. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/considerable-obstinacy-the-origins-of-the-11th-louisiana-infantry-african-descent.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/training-seminars-offered-for-prospective-licensed-battlefield-guide-candidates.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:50:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), the Vicksburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Association, and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are partnering to provide training for individuals interested in becoming Licensed Battlefield Guides. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/training-seminars-offered-for-prospective-licensed-battlefield-guide-candidates.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/02062024-ross-landing-remembrance.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:04:00 EST On February 17, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a special remembrance ceremony “Say Their Name” for the African American soldiers killed at Ross Landing in Chicot County Arkansas on February 14, 1864. Recent scholarship has revealed their names and burial locations so that 160 years later we can honor their sacrifice in their fight for freedom. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/02062024-ross-landing-remembrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-to-rededicate-the-rhode-island-memorial.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:09:00 EST On Saturday, November 18, at 10:00am Vicksburg National Military Park will host a rededication ceremony for the Rhode Island Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-to-rededicate-the-rhode-island-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/special-program-on-the-story-of-vicksburg-s-black-banks.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:03:00 EST On November 4, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a special program “Blood Money: From the Freedman’s Bank to Liberty Bank, the Legacy of Vicksburg’s Black Banks” presented by Professor Shennette Garrett-Scott. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/special-program-on-the-story-of-vicksburg-s-black-banks.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/view-the-partial-solar-eclipse-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:58:00 EST On October 14, Vicksburg National Military Park will host a viewing event for a partial solar eclipse. On Saturday October 14, 2023, a partial solar eclipse with be visible in Vicksburg with an approximate 75% occlusion of the sun. Join park rangers outside the Visitor Center to view this amazing natural event. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/view-the-partial-solar-eclipse-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tourism-to-vicksburg-national-military-park-contributes-36-5-million-to-local-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:04:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 410,487 visitors to Vicksburg National Military Park in 2022 spent $27.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 403 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $36.5 million. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tourism-to-vicksburg-national-military-park-contributes-36-5-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/carrie-mardorf-selected-to-lead-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:34:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of Carrie Mardorf as the new permanent superintendent of Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, effective Sept. 10. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/carrie-mardorf-selected-to-lead-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/celebrating-the-160th-anniversary-of-the-vicksburg-campaign-guided-walking-tours.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:46:00 EST VICKSBURG, MS — On Friday, May 19, Saturday, May 20, and Monday, May 22, 2023, Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will be commemorating the 160th anniversary of the May 19th and 22nd 1863 Union assaults with a series of walking tours by Licensed Battlefield Guides on-site where these clashes occurred. Five walking tours at four locations will bring visitors across the hallowed landscape where Union and Confederate soldiers clashed for control of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/celebrating-the-160th-anniversary-of-the-vicksburg-campaign-guided-walking-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-begins-national-cemetery-stabilization-project.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:06:00 EST In mid-April, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a multi-year, multi-phase project to stabilize portions of Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg National Military Park to address grave disturbances and erosion caused by severe weather events in 2020 and 2021. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-begins-national-cemetery-stabilization-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/celebrating-the-160th-anniversary-of-the-vicksburg-campaign-licensed-battlefield-guide-lecture-series.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:25:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park and Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are kicking off the 160th Anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign commemorative events with free engaging presentations conducted by local licensed battlefield guides about this historic park and city's importance in American history. All programs will be held on Saturdays throughout April at 4:00PM at the park’s Visitor Center at 3201 Clay St. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/celebrating-the-160th-anniversary-of-the-vicksburg-campaign-licensed-battlefield-guide-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/expanding-the-use-of-prescribe-fires-for-battlefield-landscape-management.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting prescribed fires to manage vegetation in select areas of Vicksburg National Military Park from Thursday, January 26 to Saturday, January 28, 2023, weather dependent. Areas for prescribed fires will include large grassy areas in the South Loop, near the Illinois Memorial and Shirley House, the western slope of Fort Hill, and along Graveyard Road. The area prescribed burns will include approximately 113 acres. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/expanding-the-use-of-prescribe-fires-for-battlefield-landscape-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/shifting-to-sustainable-mowing-operations.htm Thu, 19 May 2022 14:40:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is implementing changes to mowing operations at Vicksburg National Military Park. Beginning in Spring 2022, the park will be managing mowing and vegetation more sustainably through a combination of prioritizing mowing locations based on schedules, implementing more controlled burns, and propagating pollinator native plant meadows.  https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/shifting-to-sustainable-mowing-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2022-events-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 14:33:00 EST The National Park Service will be hosting events at Vicksburg National Military Park in observance of Memorial Day. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2022-events-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/where-valor-proudly-sleeps.htm Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:17:00 EST On April 23, Vicksburg National Military Park will be conducting a major cleaning of headstones at Vicksburg National Cemetery. Volunteers are needed to help honor the final resting place of over 18,000 veterans. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/where-valor-proudly-sleeps.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-requiring-entrance-passes-from-all-visitors-and-changes-park-tour-road-opening-time-to-8-30-am.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:17:00 EST On March 1, Vicksburg National Military Park will begin requiring all visitors, including bus groups, walkers, cyclists and joggers, to have a park entrance or annual pass to enter the park. The park resumed in-person collection of park entrance fees on February 8, allowing visitors to adjust to the new fee collection process. The park will be enforcing the park entrance fee starting Tuesday, March 1. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-requiring-entrance-passes-from-all-visitors-and-changes-park-tour-road-opening-time-to-8-30-am.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-recruiting-licensed-battlefield-guides.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:52:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is currently recruiting candidates to become Licensed Battlefield Guides. The National Park Service (NPS), the Vicksburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Association, and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are partnering to provide training for individuals wishing to become certified as Licensed Battlefield Guides. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-recruiting-licensed-battlefield-guides.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-pemberton-s-headquarters-begins.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:35:00 EST On January 31, Vicksburg National Military Park will begin rehabilitation work on Pemberton’s Headquarters in downtown Vicksburg, MS. Repairs are necessary to preserve this National Historic Landmark Structure. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-pemberton-s-headquarters-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-repairs-to-begin-in-multiple-locations-throughout-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:49:00 EST VICKSBURG, Miss. – On February 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will start road repairs on ten segments of road throughout the park. The repairs are scheduled to be complete by July. This project will repair road segments that are currently open to the public. These repairs will not address closed sections of road nor increase visitor access. This work will provide much needed repairs on already open sections of roads to prevent further closures. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-repairs-to-begin-in-multiple-locations-throughout-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-attend-in-person-information-sessions-on-potential-roadway-options-for-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:59:00 EST Carrie Mardorf, acting superintendent for Vicksburg National Military Park, and other NPS staff will be present to provide information and answer questions concerning the Parkwide-Road System Study and the interactive online story map experience which allows the public to “test drive” potential roadway options within the park. The story map is currently live through Dec 3 for comment. The story map offers opportunities to provide feedback on how these potential changes would enhance visitor experience in the park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/public-is-invited-to-attend-in-person-information-sessions-on-potential-roadway-options-for-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/take-a-virtual-tour-of-potential-roadway-options-for-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today opened the second 30-day public comment period for the Vicksburg National Military Park: Parkwide Road System Study. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/take-a-virtual-tour-of-potential-roadway-options-for-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-entrance-fees-are-going-digital-and-cashless.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:08:00 EST VICKSBURG, MS – On October 3, Vicksburg National Military Park will begin selling digital entrance passes through Recreation.gov in the first phase of the park’s new cashless fee system rollout. With Recreation.gov, visitors will be able to purchase a park entrance pass or annual passes online before their visit or upon arrival at the park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-entrance-fees-are-going-digital-and-cashless.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/initial-public-meeting-park-wide-road-system-study.htm Wed, 19 May 2021 05:40:00 EST On June 2, the National Park Service (NPS) is hosting a virtual public meeting to introduce the Vicksburg National Military Park-Wide Road System Study and to seek initial input. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/initial-public-meeting-park-wide-road-system-study.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-increases-visitor-access-and-services.htm Tue, 04 May 2021 09:48:00 EST VICKSBURG, Miss. – As of May 1, Vicksburg National Military Park has increased access to the African American Monument and outdoor area of the USS Cairo and reopened restrooms at the Visitor Center and USS Cairo. Park rangers are available throughout the park to engage visitors and help them with their visit. Rangers will be bringing the visitor center outdoors and staffing information stations on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, depending on staffing levels and weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-increases-visitor-access-and-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/8-3-2020-bridge-work.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:49:00 EST Contractors will start deferred maintenance work, associated with erosion and vegetation encroachment, on park bridges beginning Tuesday September 8, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/8-3-2020-bridge-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds-and-tour-road.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:17:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Vicksburg National Military Park is increasing recreational access by opening the park tour road to vehicles. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds-and-tour-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/archeologists-protect-soldier-s-remains-in-national-cemetery.htm Tue, 05 May 2020 07:17:00 EST Archeologists from the National Park Service’s Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) are recovering the remains of Civil War soldiers from the collapsed section of the Vicksburg National Cemetery. The remains will be removed from graves that were part of the collapse or that are in an unstable area. Approximately 15 burials will be affected. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/archeologists-protect-soldier-s-remains-in-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-requests-public-compliance-to-support-covid-19-prevention-efforts.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:42:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is reminding visitors to recreate safely and responsibly while on the grounds to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Park staff expressed concerns that visitors are not adhering to restrictions from local, state, and national health officials. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-requests-public-compliance-to-support-covid-19-prevention-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:05:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park, in response to guidance from the State of Mississippi, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-national-military-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tour-road-and-national-cemetery-damaged-by-heavy-rains.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:28:00 EST Following heavy rains and flash flooding, three areas of the park received road damage necessitating road closures. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tour-road-and-national-cemetery-damaged-by-heavy-rains.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/north-union-and-national-cemetery-road-closed.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:27:00 EST North Union Avenue and the National Cemetery Road are closed to ensure visitor safety following heavy rains. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/north-union-and-national-cemetery-road-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/north-union-avenue-to-temporarily-close-for-road-repairs.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:44:00 EST North Union Avenue will close beginning November 18th to facilitate road repairs. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/north-union-avenue-to-temporarily-close-for-road-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/speakers-announced-for-re-dedication-of-mississippi-monument.htm Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:40:00 EST On November 11, 2019 Vicksburg National Military Park will re-dedicate the Mississippi State Monument following a successful restoration effort. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/speakers-announced-for-re-dedication-of-mississippi-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/mississippi-monument-rededication.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:44:00 EST On November 11, 2019 the Mississippi State Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park will be re-dedicated following a successful restoration funded by a donation from the state of Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/mississippi-monument-rededication.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/public-lands-day-2019.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:49:00 EST Various Volunteer and community events are scheduled for September 28, 2019 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/public-lands-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/champion-hill-battlefield-transfer-announced.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:05:00 EST On July 2, 2019 the state of Mississippi transferred 830 acres of the Champion Hill Battlefield to the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/champion-hill-battlefield-transfer-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/ranger-camp-2019.htm Wed, 15 May 2019 05:40:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg national Military Park and Campaign, invite children ages 8-12 to discover more about the Civil War and Vicksburg’s history by attending the annual Junior Ranger Summer Camp. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/ranger-camp-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-news.htm Tue, 14 May 2019 09:24:00 EST Vicksburg, MS – From May 24th through May 26th, 2019, Vicksburg National Military Park and Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, will host several events to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. All events are open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-news.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/park-day-2019.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:58:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park in partnership with the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, will host a “Park Day” volunteer event on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8am to 12pm. Volunteers will help on various tasks to help prepare the park for the busy summer season. Volunteers should arrive at the visitor center no later than 8am. Work will conclude by noon. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/park-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/news-union-ave-open.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:47:00 EST North Union Avenue has reopened to all visitor use, including vehicle and pedestrians following the completion of road repairs. The North Union Avenue repairs were the final phase of an emergency road repair project that began in January of 2019. All immediate repairs to the tour road are complete, and there are no detours or closures along the route. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/news-union-ave-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/cemetery-reopens.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:42:00 EST Vicksburg National Cemetery has reopened to public use following a massive cleanup effort after devastating storm damage in December 2018. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/cemetery-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/ms-monument-repairs.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:01:00 EST Restoration and preservation treatments to the Mississippi Monument within Vicksburg National Military Park will begin later this month, made possible in part to the monetary support from the State of Mississippi through the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/ms-monument-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/confederate-avenue-reopens-repairs-begin-on-north-union-ave.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:50:00 EST Confederate Avenue Reopens, Repairs Begin on North Union Ave https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/confederate-avenue-reopens-repairs-begin-on-north-union-ave.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/natcemvip.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:21:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is calling on volunteers to help clear the cemetery of storm debris on February 9th. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/natcemvip.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/lecture.htm Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:30:00 EST On December 6th, 2018 Vicksburg National Military Park will launch the first program of a winter and spring colloquium series. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/navy-circle-reopens.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:32:00 EST Navy Circle and the Mississippi River Overlook has reopened to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/navy-circle-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/bark-ranger-release.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 06:33:00 EST A new visitor program will launch October 20th that encourages active use of the park with pets. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/bark-ranger-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/louisiana-circle-reopens.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:14:00 EST Louisiana Circle reopens to cars and pedestrians, and remains closed to RVs, Buses, and trailers. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/louisiana-circle-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2018-national-public-lands-day.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2018 09:25:00 EST On September 15th, Vicksburg National Military Park invites the public be part of the 2018 National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2018-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/gordon-reopening.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:52:00 EST Vicksburg NMP Reopens after minimal impacts from Tropical Storm. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/gordon-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tropical-storm-gordon-closure.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:24:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park will close to all public use beginning September 5th in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Gordon. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/tropical-storm-gordon-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/healthy-parks-award.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:09:00 EST Shape up Vicksburg and Vicksburg National Military Park will be awarded the National Park Service's Healthy Parks, Healthy People Pioneer Achievement Award on September 8, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/healthy-parks-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/fee-change-2018.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 06:48:00 EST The National Park Service has announced modest fee increases to address maintenance needs and enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/fee-change-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/headstones.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:49:00 EST Vicksburg, MS: Beginning March 13th, an AmeriCorps NCCC Team based at Vicksburg National Military Park will begin uncovering and raising buried headstones in Vicksburg National Cemetery. There are currently over 700 headstones have either sunken beneath the surface or covered by soil and sediment. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/headstones.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-closure.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:21:00 EST Vicksburg, MS: North Union Avenue between Grant Avenue and the USS Cairo Museum within Vicksburg National Military Park is closed to all vehicle traffic. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/park-recuiting-guides.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:25:00 EST Vicksburg, MS: Do you have a passion for history? Do you want to share your passion with visitors and enrich their understanding of the Civil War? Vicksburg National Military Park is actively recruiting members of the community to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide to help the National Park Service meet the increasing demand for battlefield tours. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/park-recuiting-guides.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2018-fee-free-days.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:55:00 EST The National Park Service has announced four fee-free days for 2018. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2018-fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/navy-circle.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:40:00 EST Navy Circle Closed to Facilitate Erosion Repairs - Navy Circle, off of Washington Street will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice to facilitate soil erosion repairs next to the circle. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/navy-circle.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/change-in-hours.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:34:00 EST Change to Winter Hours. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/change-in-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-road.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:22:00 EST Portions of Union Avenue inside Vicksburg National Military Park will be closed from Monday, October 16th through Wednesday, October 18th to facilitate geotechnical studies of soil erosion along the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/renovations.htm Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:58:00 EST Vicksburg, MS: One of the most important historical houses in downtown Vicksburg is getting some much needed repairs. Historic preservation efforts are currently underway at Pemberton’s Headquarters to prevent further deterioration of the historic building. Under the current project, the front porch will receive structural shoring to support the existing structure and prevent the collapse of the second story porch. The current slate roof will be removed and stored while temporary waterproofing material is applied. The park will, at a later date, restore the porch and slate roof along with other exterior and interior preservation treatments. This stabilization project is planned to last over 10 years until additional planning and funding can result in the full restoration of the historic structure. Once the house is stabilized, the National Park Service hopes to reopen the building to the public on a limited basis. “This is one of the most important sites in the Vicksburg Campaign,” stated Scott Babinowich, Chief of Interpretation. “These repairs are not permanent fixes, but they will give us the opportunity to open the building again to visitors.” Vicksburg National Military Park and the National Park Service Southeast Regional Office Facility Support Division are overseeing the restoration and ensuring the work follows the guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The house was built by William Bobb in 1835-36 and was originally known as “Mrs.Willis’ House.” Confederate General John Pemberton used the house as his headquarters during the 47 day siege of Vicksburg. It is in this house that General Pemberton and his staff decided to surrender to the General Grant and the Union Army on July 4, 1863. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, and was deeded over to the National Park Service in 2003. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/renovations.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/closure.htm Sun, 21 May 2017 05:45:00 EST Vicksburg, MS: Effective immediately, Louisiana Circle at Vicksburg National Military Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic for safety reasons. Louisiana Circle remains open to pedestrian traffic. Visitors are reminded to abide by local parking laws when accessing the detached park site. Louisiana Circle is located along the Mississippi River on Clay Street, and is a satellite unit of Vicksburg National Military Park. An additional press release will announce the reopening of the road once repairs are complete. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/water-emergency.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 08:19:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is open having secured limited portable toilets for the visitor center and USS Cairo Museum. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/water-emergency.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2017.htm Fri, 12 May 2017 04:52:00 EST Vicksburg, MS – From May 27th through May 29th, 2017, Vicksburg National Military Park will host several events to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. All events are open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/memorial-day-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/living-history-recruitment.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 07:12:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is recruiting local students, ages 16 and up, who would like to participate as volunteers in the park’s Summer 2017 Living History Program. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/living-history-recruitment.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/adopt-a-trail.htm Tue, 02 May 2017 06:44:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park is seeking volunteers to participate in an Adopt-A-Trail Program and will hold an information session and orientation on June 3rd in honor of National Trails Day. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/adopt-a-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/economic-benefits-2017.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:20:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 508,915 visitors to Vicksburg National Military Park in 2016 spent $29,765,600 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/economic-benefits-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/national-park-week.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:25:00 EST Learn all about Vicksburg NMP and celebrate National Park Week with free admission and “Vicksburg NMP 101” events on Saturday, April 22. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/news-release.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:11:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park Welcomes 3 New Division Chiefs. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/redoubt-ea.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2017 03:23:00 EST The National Park Service proposes to mitigate the continued erosion of the bluff adjacent to the Texas State Memorial and the railroad redoubt within Vicksburg National Military Park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/redoubt-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/cemetery-cleanup.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:06:00 EST Vicksburg NMP will partner with Beulah Cemetery to host a volunteer project in honor of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/cemetery-cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/updated-smoking-regs.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 05:33:00 EST The National Park Service has proposed revisions to the regulations that address smoking in national parks to include e-cigarettes. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/updated-smoking-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/centennial-open-housr.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 05:28:00 EST As the NPS embarks on its second century of service, Vicksburg NMP Superintendent Bill Justice invites the community of Vicksburg to a Winter Open House on January 13th and 14th, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/centennial-open-housr.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2017-fee-increase.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:51:00 EST Starting on January 1, 2017, Vicksburg National Military Park will increase entrance fees in order to fund important projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/2017-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/1874-vicksburg-riots-140th-anniversary-symposium.htm Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:18:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park, in conjunction with the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign and the Jaqueline House African American Museum, will host programs on the 140th Anniversary of the 1874 Vicksburg Riots. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/1874-vicksburg-riots-140th-anniversary-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/battle-of-jackson-may-14.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 07:23:00 EST On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Vicksburg National Military Park will present a special Sesquicentennial ranger program on the Battle of Jackson from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the park’s Visitor Center on Clay Street. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/battle-of-jackson-may-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/sequestration-impacts.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:06:00 EST Effective March 1, 2013, Vicksburg National Military Park was required by “sequestration” to reduce its annual budget by five percent. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/sequestration-impacts.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/living-history-weekend-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/living-history-weekend-at-vicksburg-national-military-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-project-begins-at-vicksburg-national-cemetery.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/road-project-begins-at-vicksburg-national-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-participates-in-university-of-iowa-pay-it-forward-tour.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST More than 40 students from the University of Iowa participated in a volunteer clean-up effort at Vicksburg National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vicksburg-participates-in-university-of-iowa-pay-it-forward-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/parks-need-partners.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/parks-need-partners.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vick-holiday-hours.htm Mon, 25 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST The park Visitor Center & U.S.S. Cairo Exhibt will be Closed Christmas Day 2006 & 2007, New Year's Day 2007 and Thanksgiving Day 2007. The park tour road will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vick-holiday-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vets-new-state-cemetery.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/vets-new-state-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/illinois-rededicated.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Vicksburg National Military Park - Illinois Rededication Ceremony October 28 & 29, 2006. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/illinois-rededicated.htm https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/historic-wall-at-national-cemetery-damaged.htm Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Historic Cemetery Wall damaged at Vicksburg National Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/historic-wall-at-national-cemetery-damaged.htm