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Antony Boshier
Vicksburg Art Association
Vicksburg Art Association
Antony Boshier

"Night Song" by Mark Bleakley on display at the Old Constitution Firehouse, which is also home to the Vicksburg Art Association.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park
Brian McCord

The Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Art Park at Catfish Row
Art Park at Catfish Row
Brian McCord

The Art Park at Catfish Row in downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi features a ship-shaped playground equipment area, walls containing murals painted by local children and a popular splash play area.

Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Brian McCord

The Mississippi River in Vicksburg, MS.

Students at The Southern Cultural Center in Vicksburg, MS. work on art projects as part of an after school program.

Photo - Antony Boshier

BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon
BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon

A man participates in the BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Vicksburg Factory Outlets
Vicksburg Factory Outlets
Brian McCord

Vicksburg Factory Outlets in Vicksburg, MS offers shoppers a great place to find a bargain.

Hinds Community College
Hinds Community College
Brian McCord

Hinds Community College is working with Alcorn State University to further develop opportunities for students who are seeking nursing certification to attain that in Vicksburg.

Tara Wildlife abounds with wildlife, including an abundance of whitetail deer.
Tara Wildlife abounds with wildlife, including an abundance of whitetail deer.
Antony Boshier
Willie Dixon Mural
Willie Dixon Mural
Brian McCord

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Willie Dixon (inducted in 1994) is a blues legend from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was born July 1, 1915 and died Jan. 29, 1992. He has been called “the poet laureate of the blues” and “the father of modern Chicago blues."

River Region Medical Center
River Region Medical Center
Antony Boshier

The River Region Medical Center of Vicksburg, MS was the first in the region to put in a 64-slice heart scan, and it’s home to an excellent heart center

Washington Street
Washington Street
Brian McCord

In downtown Vicksburg, Washington Street is a hotspot for dining, shopping and local attractions.

Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, MS
Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, MS
Brian McCord

Ameristar Casino is one of five gaming destinations that diversify Vicksburg's entertainment scene.

Golfing in Mississippi
Golfing in Mississippi
Wes Aldridge
The Port of Vicksburg
The Port of Vicksburg
Brian McCord

The Port of Vicksburg is the only inland port in Mississippi with container shipping capabilities and is one of the top inland ports in America.
One-of-a-Kind Restaurants
One-of-a-Kind Restaurants
Antony Boshier

Salmon Salad at Café Anchuca, housed in the Anchuca mansion, one of the most significant antebellum homes in Vicksburg.

Lorelei Books
Lorelei Books
Antony Boshier

Lorelei Books is a popular bookstore in downtown Vicksburg, MS.

Story List Name
Story List Name
Brian McCord

Biedenhard Coca-Cola History Memorabilia Museum in Vicksburg, MS

Murals in Vicksburg, MS
Murals in Vicksburg, MS
Brian McCord

Thirty-two waterfront murals reflect the city’s history. This mural shows the city as home to Gold in the Hills, the world’s longest-running melodrama.

Aububon Society
Aububon Society
Antony Boshier

Vicksburg is home to one of three Mississippi field offices for the Aububon Society.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District
Brian McCord
Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Brian McCord

The Vicksburg Bridge, a cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 20 and US 80 across the Mississippi River. Next to it is the Old Vicksburg Bridge.

Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Brian McCord

The Vicksburg Bridge, a cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 20 and US 80 across the Mississippi River. Next to it is the Old Vicksburg Bridge.

Golfing in Mississippi
Golfing in Mississippi
Wes Aldridge
Tara Wildlife
Tara Wildlife
Antony Boshier

Tara Wildlife is a major destination for deer and turkey hunting in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The Corps of Engineers
The Corps of Engineers
Submitted

The Corps of Engineers works with local levee boards to fight floods and protect communities in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon
BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon
Submitted

A participant enjoys the BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

County Fair
County Fair
Brian McCord

The YoYo ride spins visitors in swings at the County Fair in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park
Brian McCord

This is the Battery Degolyer stop at Vicksburg National Military Park. The battery consisted of guns from the 8th Battery Michigan Light Artillery, Yost's Independent Ohio Battery, Battery L, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery and the 3rd Battery Ohio Light Artillery.

Ameristar Casino
Ameristar Casino
Antony Boshier

Ameristar Casino is one of five casinos in the Vicksburg, Mississippi area.

Vicksburg Art Association
Vicksburg Art Association
Antony Boshier

"Night Song" by Mark Bleakley on display at the Old Constitution Firehouse, which is also home to the Vicksburg Art Association.

Art Park at Catfish Row
Art Park at Catfish Row
Brian McCord

The Art Park at Catfish Row in downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi features a ship-shaped playground equipment area, walls containing murals painted by local children and a popular splash play area.

Willie Dixon Mural
Willie Dixon Mural
Brian McCord

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Willie Dixon (inducted in 1994) is a blues legend from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was born July 1, 1915 and died Jan. 29, 1992. He has been called “the poet laureate of the blues” and “the father of modern Chicago blues."

Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Vicksburg and Old Vicksburg Bridge
Brian McCord

The Vicksburg Bridge, a cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 20 and US 80 across the Mississippi River, is next to the Old Vicksburg Bridge.

Beechwood Elementary School
Beechwood Elementary School
Antony Boshier

Children work on computers at Beechwood Elementary School in Vicksburg, MS.

Downtown Vicksburg
Downtown Vicksburg
Brian McCord

In downtown Vicksburg, Washington Street is a hotspot for dining, shopping and local attractions.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park
Brian McCord

The Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon
BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon

A man participates in the BluzCruz Canoe and Kayak Marathon in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Mississippi River Field Institute Focuses on Wildlife, Habitat Conservation
Mississippi River Field Institute Focuses on Wildlife, Habitat Conservation
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