Happening Now: 3rd Colored Cavalry

The Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign are hosting an immersive experience by living historians with Buffalo Soldiers Florida Inc, who depict the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry (USCC.)

Living Historians from Buffalo Soldiers Florida, portraying the 3rd Colored Cavalry will be set up next to the park Visitor Center with a full day of events.

Programming Schedule for Saturday, June 8th:

9 AM: Bugle call for reveille, flag raising, and inspection of the troops.

9 AM-4 PM: Visitors are encouraged to wander through the camp, ask questions, and listen to the stories of the 3rd USCC. There will be a video telling the story of the unit playing in one of the tents and a display of period and replica weapons used by the unit.

4 PM: Sharps carbine firing demonstration and Retreat will be sounded.