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Special Event
Event
Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Vicksburg National Military Park Entrance Fee applies.Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
July 04, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
3 hours
Type of Event
Exhibition/Show
Living History
Performance
Talk
Description
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.
Program duration and/or starting/ending times are subject to heat and weather conditions.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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