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Contact: Rick Martin, 601-619-2905
Each state that participated in the Campaign and Siege of Vicksburg will be recognized by reading a proclamation or letter from the governor of the state, honoring the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines that fought at Vicksburg 150 years ago. There will also be a wreath placed at the memorial which will stay in place through July 4, 2013, 150 years from the day Vicksburg surrendered. A special sign will also be located at each memorial with information about the units that fought during the campaign. A short ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM at the following respective monuments. The wreaths are being provided by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign.
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State |
Date |
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Connecticut |
April 30 |
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Minnesota |
May 1 |
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Tennessee |
May 2 |
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Michigan |
May 3 |
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Missouri |
May 4 |
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Virginia |
May 5 |
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Arkansas |
May 6 |
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Florida |
May 7 |
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Louisiana |
May 8 |
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West Virginia |
May 9 |
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Mississippi African- American |
May 10 |
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South Carolina |
May 11 |
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Texas |
May 12 |
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Rhode Island |
May 13 |
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Alabama |
May 14 |
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Massachusetts |
May 15 |
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Georgia |
May 16 |
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Pennsylvania |
May 17 |
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Indiana |
May 18 |
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North Carolina |
May 19 |
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New Hampshire |
May 20 |
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Kentucky |
May 21 |
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Wisconsin |
May 22 |
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Kansas |
May 23 |
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Ohio and U.S. Navy |
May 24 |
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Iowa and Mississippi |
May 25 |
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Illinois |
May 26 |
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Maryland |
May 27 |
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New York |
May 28 |
Admission to the Vicksburg National Military Park is $8.00 per personal vehicle, and all applicable Vicksburg and National Park Service annual passes are accepted. The park is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and information regarding entrance fees or programs can be found on the park's website at www.nps.gov/vickor calling 601-636-0583.