Partnership to Advance New Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum

New visitor center in Vicksburg breaks ground, highlighting area’s role in Civil War

Brig. Gen. (Retired) Robert Crear, center, speaks Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at an event announcing plans for a new Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum at the Vicksburg National Military Park. Others on stage are, from left, Vicksburg National Military Park Superintendent Treacy Stone; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Aaron Calkins; U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith; Mississippi Department of Archives and History Board o…

Partnership to advance new Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - On October 21, 2026, state, federal and local leaders joined the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign to announce a partnership to advance plans for a new Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum. According to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), the $114 million project will [...]

Local, national leaders unit to celebrate new $115M visitor

Vicksburg Daily News A new $115 million visitor center is coming to Vicksburg National Military Park, enhancing tourism and education in the area.

Partnership advances plans for Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum

On Oct. 21, 2026, state, federal and local leaders announced a partnership to advance plans for a new Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum; MDAH says the project is $114 million.