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Contact: Brendan Wilson, 601-642-6881
VICKSBURG, Miss. – On April 8, Vicksburg National Military Park and the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library will host a viewing event for the partial solar eclipse.
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.
Activities include:
- Earn a special Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger Badge by completing activities in an Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet
- Learn about celestial events during the Civil War
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Space themed bean bag toss game
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Coloring sheets, puzzles, and mazes
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Celestial themed music
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Space themed arts & crafts
Viewing event will be ongoing from 12:30-3:00 PM.
For more information visit the park's Special Events page
An entrance pass will not be required to join the viewing event at the Visitor Center, however an entrance pass will still be required to access the tour road.
Event Time:
12:30-3:00 PM
Eclipse Timeline:
Begins: 12:31 PM
Maximum: 1:51 PM
Ends: 3:11 PM
Location:
Outside the Visitor Center
Vicksburg National Military Park
3201 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Last updated: March 15, 2024