Sharing the Rich Stories of the Vicksburg Campaign
The Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center will be a new interpretive museum connecting tourists, history buffs and students with a pivotal chapter in American history. The center will explore the Vicksburg campaign and its legacy and impact on the America we know today.
The Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center is a state of Mississippi project, administered by MDAH. The museum will engage visitors in a way that will bring the stories and history of Vicksburg to life. MDAH, Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign and the Vicksburg National Military Park have been collaboratively working on the partnership project since summer 2023.
The museum’s projected opening date is 2028. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.
Vision
The museum will guide visitors through the story of Vicksburg in a series of chronological galleries from before the Civil War through its aftermath. Along the way, exhibits and artifacts about the military campaign, the siege, occupation and aftermath will transport visitors through time.
The Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center will be located next to Vicksburg National Military Park and will help orient visitors to the history of the area. Visitors will get an in-depth look into the history of the area and plan a visit to the nearby sites associated with the Vicksburg Campaign.
