1936 Cotton Patch Photo

Shorpy has a photo of a cotton patch in the Vicksburg area from 1936. There's also a photo of Hill House, Mississippi from the same year.

Civil War Steamer Replica on Display

A replica of the Natchez No. 5 steamer is on display at Vicksburg's Battlefield Museum. The article contains an interesting history of the original ship.

CCC at Vicksburg

The Clarion Ledger has an interesting article about the Civilian Conservation Corps' work at Vicksburg National Military Park.

Rev. James Gwin

Genealogue has an interesting post today about a Methodist preacher from Vicksburg.

Mississippi & the 4th of July

We all know that the 4th of July is the day that we celebrate America's birthday because of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. However, the 4th of July is also an important day for Mississippians because on this date in 1863 the Battle of Vicksburg ended with the surrender of Vicksburg to the Union Forces having been under siege for 47 days. You'll find more information about this important Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park web site.