Gardens, Cemeteries, & More
Anshe Chesed Cemetery
Clay Street at National Military Park
Adjacent to the Vicksburg National Military Park, the cemetery dates back to1865. Prior to the Civil War it was owned by three brothers. A lunette fortification was built on the property by the Confederacy. On May 19 and 22 it was the site of fierce fighting and bloodshed. In 1865, the property was sold to the Anshe Chesed Congregation.
Beulah Cemetery
Old Jackson Road - Off Martin Luther King
Beulah Cemetery (Old Jackson Road)
The only African American cemetery in Vicksburg established by the Vicksburg Tabernacle #19 Independent Order of Brothers and Sisters of Love and Charity around 1884. The final resting place for members of some of the prominent African American families in Vicksburg's history and there are more than 5,500 graves scattered across the grassy tree-studded cemetery, which date from 1884 to the 1940s.
Catfish Row Landing
Clay and Levee Street
601-634-4553
Dawn till dusk year-round; Handicapped Accessible
Enjoy outdoor exhibits depicting Vicksburg's rich history. Explore playful areas, gardens, fountains, art murals and unique exhibits.
www.vicksburg.org
Community Theatre at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults: $12; Senior Citizens (55 & over) $10, Students $7, Children (12 and under) $5; Groups of 12 or more: Adults: $8, Students $5, Children $3
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Fri-Sat: 7:30 pm, Sun: 2:00 p.m. Sept, Nov, Feb, May
Our stage is filled with music, drama, and comedy with four main stage productions each season at Mississippi's oldest chartered community theatre.
www.e-vtg.com
Cedar Hill and Soldiers Rest Cemetery
326 Lovers Lane
800-221-3536
Commonly known as City Cemetery, graves in the sprawling graveyard represent more than 150 drama filled years in Vicksburg. Epitaphs tell of sorrow and joy, good times and bad. Soldiers Rest, a section of Cedar Hill Cemetery, was established by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which contains thousands of Confederate soldier's graves who died during the siege of Vicksburg.
Fairy Tale Theatre at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults $5, Children (12 and under) $3
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Thurs-Sun, late June
Plays produced and performed by young actors and actresses, ages 7-18.
www.e-vtg.com
Gold in the Hills at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults: $10; Children 12 and under: $5;Groups of 12 or more: Adults: $7; Children: $4
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Fri-Sat: 7:30 pm, mid-Mar-mid-Apr & Jul
Old-time melodrama, performing continuously since 1936. Cheer the hero, love the heroine, boo and throw peanuts at the villain. Sing the old songs, watch the can-can dancers.
www.vicksburg.com/~gold
www.e-vtg.com
Linden Plantation Gardens
505 Duncan Road
601-529-1148, 601-638-1878, 888-470-0304
Adults: $10; Groups of 15 or more: Adults,$8; Under 10, Free
Open March 15 to November 1 for formal garden tours
Hours: 10-4, Monday-Saturday
Visa, MC
Appt. suggested
An 1820's plantation, founded by the Vick family and passed down through 4 generations to the present owners. 8-Acres of formal and informal gardens, including a large native garden nestled amidst century old cedars. The home contains original antiques, plus unique family pieces. Documents reflect life during the occupation by Union soldiers. A plantation cabin and an old cemetery round out the tour. Services available: Tour of home and gardens. Picnic facilities available.
www.lindenplantationgardens.com
brabston@vicksburg.com
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