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| Old Courthouse Museum Vicksburg, Mississippi |
Historic Old Courthouse Museum
Vicksburg's historic Old Courthouse was a key
landmark of the 1863 siege and battle. Built atop
one of the highest hills in the city, it still dominates
Vicksburg's skyline.
Built in 1858, this magnificent structure is a
Southern architectural treasure. Future
Confederate President Jefferson Davis began his
political career with a speech on the grounds.
Federal troops signalled the beginning of his
political demise when they raised the United
States flag from the clock tower on July 4, 1863,
officially ending the battle for Vicksburg.
The Old Courthouse has been a museum and
memorial since 1948. Inside its walls is housed a
stunning collection of artifacts. Among these are
actual flags from the Civil War, shells and bullets
collected from the Vicksburg battlefield,
newspapers printed on wallpaper during the
siege and other items interpreting the 47-day
siege.
Other displays highlight the Native American
history of Mississippi and the Choctaw Trail of
Tears. A set of trophy antlers won by the famed
riverboat Robert E. Lee hang on a hallway wall.
Upstairs, a restored antebellum courtroom allows
visitors to step back into time.
The museum gift shop is even unique. Unlike
many such shops that sell reproduction items and
novelties, this one sells the real thing. Visitors can
buy actual artillery shell fragments and lead
bullets from the Battle of Vicksburg, along with
gold coins and a variety of other items.
The Old Court House Museum is open Monday
through Saturday from 8:30 until 4:30 (until 5:00
during Daylight Savings Time), and on Sundays
from 1:30 until 4:30. There is a small admission
fee.
The Court House is located at 1008 Cherry Street
in Vicksburg. For more information, please visit
the museum's website at:
The Old Court House is one of a number of
fascinating historic structures to be seen in
Vicksburg. The downtown area has been
developed into a charming shopping and
entertainment district. For more information, be
sure to visit the Welcome Center off Exit 1A from
Interstate 40.
landmark of the 1863 siege and battle. Built atop
one of the highest hills in the city, it still dominates
Vicksburg's skyline.
Built in 1858, this magnificent structure is a
Southern architectural treasure. Future
Confederate President Jefferson Davis began his
political career with a speech on the grounds.
Federal troops signalled the beginning of his
political demise when they raised the United
States flag from the clock tower on July 4, 1863,
officially ending the battle for Vicksburg.
The Old Courthouse has been a museum and
memorial since 1948. Inside its walls is housed a
stunning collection of artifacts. Among these are
actual flags from the Civil War, shells and bullets
collected from the Vicksburg battlefield,
newspapers printed on wallpaper during the
siege and other items interpreting the 47-day
siege.
Other displays highlight the Native American
history of Mississippi and the Choctaw Trail of
Tears. A set of trophy antlers won by the famed
riverboat Robert E. Lee hang on a hallway wall.
Upstairs, a restored antebellum courtroom allows
visitors to step back into time.
The museum gift shop is even unique. Unlike
many such shops that sell reproduction items and
novelties, this one sells the real thing. Visitors can
buy actual artillery shell fragments and lead
bullets from the Battle of Vicksburg, along with
gold coins and a variety of other items.
The Old Court House Museum is open Monday
through Saturday from 8:30 until 4:30 (until 5:00
during Daylight Savings Time), and on Sundays
from 1:30 until 4:30. There is a small admission
fee.
The Court House is located at 1008 Cherry Street
in Vicksburg. For more information, please visit
the museum's website at:
The Old Court House is one of a number of
fascinating historic structures to be seen in
Vicksburg. The downtown area has been
developed into a charming shopping and
entertainment district. For more information, be
sure to visit the Welcome Center off Exit 1A from
Interstate 40.
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