Vicksburg National Military Park Receives Millions for Restoration Work

Donor gives millions for Vicksburg Military Park restoration project

Millions of dollars are being donated to preserve a historical site in Vicksburg.

Vicksburg National Military Park receives millions for restoration work

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park announced a $2.8 million private donation to the Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP) for battlefield restoration efforts. The gift will be matched by $2.5 million in federal funding through the National Park Service’s Centennial Challenge program, resulting in a total investment of $5.3 million. 8 Civil War sites to visit in Mississippi According to Friends o…

Vicksburg National Military Park to get multi-million-dollar facelift via private donation - SuperTalk Mississippi

The 126-year-old Vicksburg National Military Park is getting some much-needed improvements through a $2.8 million private donation for critical battlefield restoration efforts.  The gift, which was given to the park by John Nau III, chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, will be matched by $2.5 million in federal funding through the National Park Services’ Centennial Challenge program, totaling a $5.3 million incoming investment.  According…

Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park to announce multimillion-dollar gift for battlefield preservation, monument restoration - The Vicksburg Post

The Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will announce a transformational multimillion-dollar private donation to support battlefield preservation and monument restoration at Vicksburg National Military Park. This major investment will significantly enhance the visitor experience and ensure the protection of these hallowed grounds for generations to come, VNMP officials said. In addition to announcing the substantial gift, th…