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Old Capitol Museum

A National Historic Landmark and one of America's finest examples of Greek Revival public architecture, the Old Capitol building served as state capitol from 1839 to 1903, housing such notable events as the passage of the Ordinance of Secession.

Location Address:
100 South State Street
Jackson, MS

Old Courthouse Museum

Historic museum; meeting/banquet facilities

Location Address:
1008 Cherry St.
Vicksburg, MS

Pemberton's Headquarters

Confederate Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton occupied building during the siege of Vicksburg, led by Union Major General Ulysses S. Grant, from May 23, to July 4, 1863. It was the building that Pemberton held council of his chief officers on July 3, 1863, to discuss plans for surrender of the city, which occurred the following day.

Location Address:
1018 Crawford Street
Vicksburg, MS

Port Gibson Battlefield

The Shaifer House is under renovation. It was the site of the opening shots in the Battle of Port Gibson. Confederate forces were entrenched at Magnolia Church. Part of the battle was fought on the Bruinsburg Rd. at Point Lookout.

Location Address:
Old Rodney Rd. at Point Lookout
Port Gibson, MS

Provine Chapel

c. 1860. This beautiful old chapel is located on the campus of Mississippi College. During the Civil War, it was spared from the torch by Gen. William T. Sherman, and served as a Union hospital. The basement provided shelter for Union horses.

Location Address:
200 College St., Mississippi College Campus
Clinton, MS

Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Cruise

Let the good times roll while aboard American Cruise Lines’ brand new Mississippi Riverboat, Queen of the Mississippi. On the greatest paddlewheeler to ever grace the Mississippi River, you can expect to step back in time to the grand era of steamboating, while enjoying modern safety features never before seen on a Mississippi paddlewheeler. Step ashore to explore historic Natchez, Civil-War era Vicksburg and Oak Alley, one of the Old South’s most legendary plantations. The Queen of the Mississippi will embody the spirit of traditional Mississippi River cruising and the grandeur of the riverboats of the past, while offering all the modern comforts and amenities American Cruise Lines passengers have come to expect.

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Cruise ship departs from New Orleans, LA and Memphis, TN
Natchez, MS

Rodney Presbyterian Church

During General U.S. Grant's campaign to capture Vicksburg, Rodney was heavily shelled by Union Naval Forces. Evidence still exists in a cannonball that remains embedded in the brick facade. A marker designates the skirmish site, now surrounded by the silence of a ghost town and cemetery.

Location Address:
Rodney Rd.
Rodney, MS

Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church and Evergreen Cemetery

c. 1830 View the remains of one of the first churches in the Delta region. During the Civil War the lead was melted from its original stained glass windows to make mini ball ammunitions. Later, the Church fell into ruin.

Location Address:
Near Glen Allan on Lake Washington
Glen Allan, MS

Southern Cultural Heritage Complex - Vicksburg

Receptions, performances and diverse community educational, and recreational activities. Southern Cultural Heritage Complex has facilities for meetings and events like weddings.

Location Address:
1302 Adams St.
Vicksburg, MS

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

c. 1854. Used as a hospital to treat wounded Union soldiers after the Battle of Raymond. Blood stains remain visible on the floors. National Register of Historic Places.

Location Address:
205 W. Main
Raymond, MS
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