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Vicksburg National Cemetery Reopens

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Row of unkown burials in Vicksburg National Cemetery

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News Release Date: March 25, 2019
Contact: Scott Babinowich, 601 619-2905

Vicksburg, MS:  Vicksburg National Cemetery has reopened to all public use. The National Cemetery has been closed since a severe storm on December 27, 2018 damaged over 35 large-growth trees.

“Our maintenance crews have spent every available minute in the national cemetery cleaning up debris,” said Superintendent Bill Justice. “The damage was so immense that we called upon the community to help. Over the last few months, over 1000 volunteer hours have been graciously donated by community members, groups, and AmeriCorps volunteers to help with the cleanup efforts. It is because of their hard work that we are finally able to reopen the cemetery.”

Over 50 dump truck loads worth of downed limbs were removed from the cemetery over the last 3 months.

Vicksburg National Cemetery, located within Vicksburg National Military Park, is accessible from the Park Tour Road from 8am-5pm daily.
 

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