The Nation was divided, but both sides agreed: Vicksburg was Vital to Victory
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory and could be the north's lifeline into the south.
As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.
Day one was a trip to the Visitors Center to take in the exabits and movie. The movie was well done and tells the story of the Vicksburg Battles and Sege very well.
Day two was spent driving the 16-mile loop road. We made many stops and spent time exploring the different areas. This is a large park and after a day of making stops and exploring we rushed the last half and decided a return trip will be on our list. We did get to take Daisy with us, and she got to work on her Bark Ranger badge, much easier than the grandkids Junior Ranger badges but still fun to get. We enjoyed having her out with us and she was sure tuckered out. You can plan on 2 days with this park and maybe 3 depending on how much you want to stop and see. There are over 1300 monuments here so there is much to see and learn.
1 Nov 2007
Solo trip. I got to see much of the park. Will make a return trip with wife.
Click here for photos of our 4 - 5 Dec 2019 visit
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