Man standing next to a camel

Life of the Soldier with Douglas the Camel

Vicksburg National Military Park

Special Event
  • Jul 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Stationed at the Visitor Center will be Doug Baum and his Texas Camel Corps representing Douglas, the mascot of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry. Mr. Baum and his camels are a Vicksburg staple that enhances another unique aspect of this watershed moment in American History: the Vicksburg campaign.

Douglas will be at the Visitor Center on Thursday, July 2th through Sunday, July 5th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Come out and see them!

This programming is sponsored by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 32.344187, -90.851667

Schedule

Date:

Jul 3, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Peter Winfrey

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Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: vicksburg campaign, vicksburg, american civil war, civil war living history