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Gold Patron
Regtl. Quartermaster Shiloh 2020
Asst. Regtl. Quartermaster Antietam 2021
Regtl. Quartermaster Stones River / Franklin 2022
- Joined
- May 7, 2016
- Location
- Alabama
With our upcoming trip to Vicksburg (Oct. 25 – 27th) we want to call on all our Forums and members to get involved in our CWT Invades Vicksburg Tour. There are many aspects of the battle and siege that covers many of our forums. Below are just some suggestions of the major stops for members to give a short (15-20 min) presentation. We would love to hear our Forums and attending members input and suggestions. Even if you can’t attend, we would still love to hear your thoughts or things you would like to see as we post many photos throughout the days and nights of the event. If you would like to give a short presentation or have a suggestion for one please let us know.
Suggestions.
Were your ancestors at Vicksburg? (What’s their story)
The Monuments.
Shirley House
Stockade Redan & Attack
Thayer’s Approach
Battery Selfridge (all navy guns & crew) redbob is going to do a Show & Tell on Vicksburg artillery with shells from his collection from Vicksburg.
Surrender Site
Great Redoubt
Railroad Redoubt
Grants Canal (Sunday)
Schedule:
PM Friday Oct. 25th
1:00 pm: Gather in our meeting room. Travel to Old Court House museum
3:30 pm: Cedar Hill Cemetery (Confederate Soldiers Rest)
Oct 26th The Park All Day.
7:00 am. Breakfast in our CWT War Room. Go over the days plan again for anyone who missed it.
8:15 am. Meet and tour VNP Visitors center.
9:30 am – 1:00 pm. Park Tour (north end)
1:00 pm Lunch break at picnic area located at the USS Cairo.
2:00 - 3:30. Tour USS Cairo
3:30 till, Finish park tour to south end, Railroad Redoubt and Fort Garrott.
Sunday Oct. 27th
South Fort
Louisiana Circle
Navy Circle
Grants Canal (must see)
Suggestions.
Were your ancestors at Vicksburg? (What’s their story)
The Monuments.
Shirley House
Stockade Redan & Attack
Thayer’s Approach
Battery Selfridge (all navy guns & crew) redbob is going to do a Show & Tell on Vicksburg artillery with shells from his collection from Vicksburg.
Surrender Site
Great Redoubt
Railroad Redoubt
Grants Canal (Sunday)
Schedule:
PM Friday Oct. 25th
1:00 pm: Gather in our meeting room. Travel to Old Court House museum
3:30 pm: Cedar Hill Cemetery (Confederate Soldiers Rest)
Oct 26th The Park All Day.
7:00 am. Breakfast in our CWT War Room. Go over the days plan again for anyone who missed it.
8:15 am. Meet and tour VNP Visitors center.
9:30 am – 1:00 pm. Park Tour (north end)
1:00 pm Lunch break at picnic area located at the USS Cairo.
2:00 - 3:30. Tour USS Cairo
3:30 till, Finish park tour to south end, Railroad Redoubt and Fort Garrott.
Sunday Oct. 27th
South Fort
Louisiana Circle
Navy Circle
Grants Canal (must see)