Watch the eclipse at the Military Park; event details in the story

The Vicksburg Military Park will host an eclipse event just outside the Visitor Center in Vicksburg.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Vicksburg with an approximate 92% occlusion of the sun.

Join park rangers and staff from the library outside the Visitor Center to view this amazing natural event and explore family-friendly space-themed activities. Free solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for those who participate in the program.

Activities include:

• Earn a special Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger Badge by completing activities in an Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet
• Learn about celestial events during the Civil War
• Space-themed bean bag toss game
• Coloring sheets, puzzles, and mazes
• Celestial-themed music
• Space-themed arts & crafts

The viewing event will be ongoing from 12:30-3:00 PM.

Event Time:
12:30-3:00 PM

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