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Vicksburg’s History, Charm Add to Lively Arts, Entertainment Scene
Military history buffs and scholars alike descend in droves on the Vicksburg National Military Park and the nearby Vicksburg Battlefield Museum. But once here they quickly learn that the arts and culture scene in the Red Carpet City of the South encompasses much more than the city’s Civil War legacy.
Confederate Memorials, Museums
The park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg – the Gibraltar of the Confederacy – prior to its surrender on July 4, 1863, and... Read More »
Vicksburg is a Mini Vegas Staycation
Folks in Mississippi can make the most of their state with a staycation in Vicksburg. With easy access to the Mississippi River and a quaint but cute downtown, the city offers plenty in the way of entertainment. Added bonus? You can gamble here. Think of it as a (much) smaller version of Vegas.
Where to Stay
The Luxurious: Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
The Affordable: Courtyard Marriot
The Quaint: Baer House
What to Do
Outdoors: Catfish Row Art Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, explore... Read More »
Riverfront Murals Depict Vicksburg's History
Robert Dafford was born on a train headed toward Chattanooga and has lived most of his life in south Louisiana, but he’s also considered by many to be an honorary citizen of Vicksburg. The artist responsible for the 32-panel Vicksburg Riverfront Mural project has spent most of the last eight years in his adopted city painting its history along 12-by-20 foot panels of the flood wall.
Dafford brought a wealth of experience, having completed similar murals in Portsmith, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio,... Read More »
Coca-Cola Museum in Vicksburg Has a Sweet History
Walking into the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum in Vicksburg, MS is like walking back in time.The museum contains a variety of exhibits that present the tale of how Joseph Biedenharn became the first person to sell Coca-Cola in bottles. Inside you'll find information and artifacts from the Biedenharn family, the process used to first bottle Coca-Cola, reproductions of the bottling equipment, old advertisments and memorabilia. An authentically restored candy store and office area presents the... Read More »
Vicksburg, MS Local City Art in Riverfront Mural
It's hard to miss Vicksburg's claim to art fame. The 32-panel Vicksburg Riverfront Mural displays both the city's history as well as its emphasis on the arts. It first went up in 2002, and over seven years the mural was been added to and enhanced, leading to its completion in 2009. The mastermind behind the massive project, artist Robert Dafford, designed and created each mural from a specific event in Vicksburg's history -- events such as The Famous Teddy Bear Hunt and Crossing the Mississippi... Read More »
Festivals and Community Spirit Earn Vicksurg Title Red Carpet City of the South
Vicksburg is a welcoming and fun-loving community that offers an array of festivals for people of all ages. Those events are a big reason why Vicksburg has earned a reputation as The Red Carpet City of the South.
The festive year of activities kicks off in the middle of February with an annual Vicksburg Mardi Gras Ball in the Southern Cultural Heritage Auditorium. The ball begins at 8 p.m. with top-level live musical entertainment, and it follows an annual Mardi Gras Parade that starts at 4 p.m... Read More »
Vicksburg Art Association Is City's Hub for the Visual Arts
The Warren County creative community includes talented artists working in a diverse range of media, from photography to watercolors to glass. The common thread: the Vicksburg Art Association, the pre-eminent regional group promoting the arts for more than 40 years and a resource for the entire creative community.
The all-volunteer institution, comprised of artists and those who appreciate art, began in 1964 as the Vicksburg Art Associates. Since 1970, VAA has been headquartered in the Old... Read More »
Southern Cultural Heritage Center Classes Promote Community, Creativity
When it comes to opportunities for cultural, artistic and educational enrichment, the Southern Cultural Heritage Center delivers. Its diverse roster of programs offers something for just about every member of the Vicksburg community, with classes and workshops on painting, ballet, knitting, photography, ballroom dancing, scrapbooking, gardening, Irish step-dancing, public speaking, quilting, barbershop quartet singing, creative writing and more. There are classes suitable for every age group,... Read More »
