A man in living history dress speaks next to a camel

Life of a Soldier with Douglas the Camel

Vicksburg National Military Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 9:00 AM from July 04, 2025 to July 06, 2025
  • Fees apply

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.

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Fees

Vicksburg National Military Park Entrance Fee applies.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 32.344002, -90.851762

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

July 04, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Peter Winfrey
601-277-7487
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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Performance
  • Talk