Quite possibly the finest antebellum structure in Vicksburg, the Old Court House Museum welcomes visitors to stroll through nine rooms, each one filled with exciting pieces of history. The Old Court House Museum showcases thousands of artifacts ranging from pre-Columbian implements in the Pioneer Room, to the contents of ladies’ wardrobes in the Costume Room, and, of course, a plethora of fine artifacts from the Civil War. With nearly 15,000 square feet of exhibition space and an entire city block of lovely grounds, this National Historic Landmark consistently succeeds in igniting each guest’s imagination. The Old Court House Museum also contains a unique gift shop, offering authentic Civil War relics. The Old Court House Museum is always eager to share the story of Vicksburg with its guests. Tours at the Old Court House are self-guided.
Handicapped accessible.

8:30 am - 5:00 p.m., Mo - Sa; 1:30 - 5 p.m., Su • Visa, MC
societyhistorica@bellsouth.net
www.oldcourthouse.org

Southern Cultural Heritage Complex
1302 Adams Street
601-631-2997 / 601-631-3734
The Southern Cultural Heritage Complex is an affiliate of the Mississippi Museum of Art. This cultural center tells the story of the Sisters of Mercy, who, for 132 years, educated children
and nursed the sick at Saint Francis Xavier Academy and Convent. Tours showcase: the Cobb House (circa 1830), the original school and hospital barracks during the Civil War; the Gothic Revival Convent (1868); the Italianate Auditorium (1885); and the 1937 Academy. National Register of Historic Places, Mississippi
Landmark. Call for information about cultural programming, events and private rental.
Individual and group tours available by appointment (Enter from Adams Street).
Visa, MC
www.southernculture.org
info@southernculture.org

Vicksburg Battlefield Museum
4139 I-20 Frontage Road
601-638-6500
Houses the Gray & Blue Naval Society, collection of models and the film presentation of the “Vanishing Glory.” Features the world’s largest collection of WBTS ship models, the only diorama of the Siege of Vicksburg, the Vicksburg story as told by the civilians and soldiers, a collection of riverboat models and naval vessels with Mississippi names. Film begins every 45 minutes.

Open year round 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat, Sun 1 pm - 5 pm Memorial Day - Labor Day

Closed New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Visa, MC, Amex, Discover
www.vicksburgbattlefieldmuseum.net
thegunboat@bellsouth.net

Vicksburg National Military Park

Visitor Center: 601-636-0583, open 8 am - 5 p.m. daily

Cairo Museum: 601-636-2199, open Oct. - Mar, 8:30 am - 5 p.m.;
                                                                      Apr. - Sept., 9:30 am - 6pm

VNMP is open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
The Vicksburg battlefield includes 1,330 monuments and markers, a 16-mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and a National Cemetery. CD’s available at the Visitor’s Center, where life-sized exhibits and artifacts from the Siege of Vicksburg are on display. An 18-minute film which recounts the campaign is shown on the hour and half-hour. Guided tours available - Reservations recommended.

Entrance Fees: Per Vehicle - $8.00 (valid 7 days).
Per Individual - $4.00 (Pedestrian, biker, motorcycle, jogger, etc.).

Church Bus or Van - $4.00 per person.

Educational Tours - please call the park (601-636-0583)

Commercial Tours - 1-6 Person Capacity - $25.00, 7-25 Person Capacity - $40.00, Over 25 Person
Capacity - $100.00.
America the Beautiful Park passes available.
www.nps.gov/vick

Yesterday's Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum
1104 Washington Street • 601-638-0650
Mon. – Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Experience a stroll through childhood as you view dolls and toys from 1843 to present. The museum houses one of the largest collections in the United States of rare 19th and 20th century French and German bisque dolls. It includes fascinating displays of antique teddy bears (Steiff and others), Shirley Temple dolls (1934 to present), Madame Alexanders, movie star dolls, composition dolls, Barbies, current artist dolls, doll houses and carriages, and doll accessories. Boys’ toys include trains, pedal cars, rocking horses, G.I. Joes, toy soldiers, cars, planes, trucks, guns, and construction and farm equipment. The museum gift shop offers an impressive array of artist dolls, Southern Belles, collector dolls, paper doll books, Civil War memorabilia and boys’ toys.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Adults $3.00; Children $2.00.
Group rates upon request.
MC and Visa accepted, Checks with
appropriate ID

Handicapped Access.
www.yesterdayschildrenmuseum.com
carolyn@yesterdayschildrenmuseum.com