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Vicksburg National Military Park · Mississippi · Louisiana
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. Families can start at the visitor center for maps, exhibits, and Junior Ranger materials; always check nps.gov for current hours and conditions before you go.
Hours, roads, and programs change with the seasons. Check current conditions on the official Vicksburg National Military Park website before you go.
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