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African American Heritage
Are you looking for a place to visit with rich African American History?
Come to Vicksburg, Mississippi.
From the earliest settlers in the Vicksburg area, to the present day, African Americans have contributed significantly to the City's infrastructure: its neighborhoods, schools, churches, governmental facilities and social organizations. But the African American contribution here is not limited to memoirs or museums. It's a living, breathing story still being told today, a vibrant force in Vicksburg. Today's community appreciates their ancestor's sacrifices and is sincere about preserving their legacy for future generations.
The Jacqueline House African American Museum
The Jacqueline House African American Museum is Vicksburg's only museum for the exclusive study of history and culture of people of African descent in the Vicksburg-Warren County area. The collection of over 20,000 items has material in all formats: photographs, books, manuscripts, music, posters, newspapers, and rare ephemera. In addition, the collection houses selected artifacts, including items dating back to the slave period. Reservations required.
Beulah Cemetery
The only African American cemetery in Vicksburg established by the Vicksburg Tabernacle #19 Independent Order of Brothers and Sisters of Love and Charity around 1884. The final resting place for members of some of the prominent African American families in Vicksburg's history. There are more than 5,500 graves scattered across the grassy tree-studded cemetery, which date from 1884 to the 1940s.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The first African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mississippi and the first Masonic Lodge in Mississippi was organized here in1875. In 1890, Campbell College, the first African American College in Mississippi to be established without the aid of whites, operated out of a building behind Bethel. The college moved to Jackson, Mississippi in1897 and was later absorbed by Jackson State University. Reservations required
Duff Green Mansion circa 1856
The lovely 3-story Duff Green Mansion was constructed by skilled slave labor and was a hospital for Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Lunch
The Old Court House Museum
A national landmark built in 1858. The largest crowd ever to fill the courtroom occurred on Saturday night, October 12, 1901, when the nationally acclaimed Negro leader and educator, Booker T. Washington spoke.
Vicksburg Battlefield Museum
Learn about the life of Jesse Leroy Brown born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October13, 1926. On October 21, 1948 Ensign Brown won his wings and became the first Black pilot in the United States Navy. See the gunboat model named in his honor, the USS Jesse L. Brown (DE-1089).
The Vicksburg National Military Park
A Civil War Memorial where Colored Troops of the United States Army were involved in the Vicksburg campaign. A beautiful bronze monument is dedicated to their bravery. Visit the Cairo Museum and Gunboat, where four Black Sailors held the rank of Seaman.
Enjoy shopping in historic downtown Vicksburg, Pemberton Square Mall or at the Vicksburg Factory Outlets.
Dinner
Evening excitement can be found at Vicksburg's four casinos: Ameristar Casino, Horizon Casino, DiamondJacks Casino and Rainbow Casino. Enjoy a carriage ride in downtown Vicksburg, a walking ghost tour or a sunset cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Sweet Olive.
Special events information is available on the Calendar of Events page. Be sure not to miss "Gold in the Hills," the longest playing melodrama in the country, Vicksburg's Pilgrimage Tour of Homes, "Riverfest," a musical celebration on the streets of historic downtown Vicksburg, Vicksburg's International Chamber Music Festival, 4th of July Extravaganza, Juneteenth Heritage Celebration, Civil War Living History, Mardi Gras Ball and Parade, Christmas Confederate Ball and much more.
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