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Vicksburg National Military Park is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline…
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To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Thu | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Fri | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sat | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Sun | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
We derive Vicksburg National Military Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Illinois Memorial Closed for Restoration Full method: how we check park status.