June 3, 1948, marked the day the Old Court House Museum officially opened to the public for visitation. It was a day of celebration for the...
Vicksburg is home to one of the rarest artifacts of Americana history: a newspaper, The Vicksburg Daily Citizen, printed after the surrender of Vicksburg on July...
“I shall never forget my extreme fear during the night and my utter hopelessness of ever seeing the morning light. Terror-stricken, we remained crouched in the...
One of the most frequent questions I get asked by visitors to the Old Court House Museum is, “Where can we get a good view of...
Consecrated sacred ground when the first burials took place in 1837, Cedar Hill Cemetery is one of the largest and oldest cemeteries still in use in...
Have you ever wondered what Vicksburg was truly like a hundred years ago or more? Looking through the quiet town with streets devoid of traffic on...
Eloquence of speech is a prized tool with immense power. The ability to gather crowds and influence their thoughts with clever language has been coveted all...
February marks Black History Month; a time when we as a nation reflect historically at the struggles, accomplishments, and inspirational advances of African Americans here in...
The Honorable Hiram Rhodes Revels is among the many prominent, influential Black Americans that have made a resounding impact on Mississippi and our Nation. Educational opportunity...
Diversity has been a common theme of Vicksburg’s history from the very beginning of its conception. Opportunity was abundant for the rapidly growing city, which attracted...