Tom Hughes
Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 27, 2019
- Location
- Mississippi
A new civil war museum is coming to the river city it seems. It is about to open (or just opened) at the corner of Washington St. & China Street, just down from the Biedernharm Candy Company Coke Museum.
It's theme is a little different than that of the Old Courthouse or the National Military Park. It will not only examine the experience of soldier's in the hill city during the siege but also of the civilians as well as the slaves. It will cover the time period from 1860-1870.
@alan polk and I will be checking it out soon and report back.
Be sure to check into this if any of you are in Vicksburg.
The civilian experience was certainly an important aspect of the siege that needs more attention.
Another venue for visitors to look into the past of this historic town.
It's theme is a little different than that of the Old Courthouse or the National Military Park. It will not only examine the experience of soldier's in the hill city during the siege but also of the civilians as well as the slaves. It will cover the time period from 1860-1870.
@alan polk and I will be checking it out soon and report back.
Be sure to check into this if any of you are in Vicksburg.
The civilian experience was certainly an important aspect of the siege that needs more attention.
Another venue for visitors to look into the past of this historic town.