A fire that destroyed a home on Oak Hill Street Tuesday night reignited Wednesday morning, forcing Vicksburg firefighters to ...
Over the next few years, the Department of Archives and History aims to revitalize some of the state's most beloved historical sites.
Robert Donaldson was born Oct. 13, 1828, in Perry County, Ohio. He was the son of Thomas Donaldson and Nancy Saffer Donaldson. Both natives of Virginia, Thomas and Nancy immigrated to Ohio in 1823 ...
This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of war: the Battle of Gettysburg ... extended episode then chronicles the fall of Vicksburg, the New York draft riots, the first ...
He made his reputation in Tennessee, at Fort Donelson and at the Battle of Shiloh. Of his later victories, three that stood out were the Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and the Overland campaigns.
Celebrations are getting underway Wednesday to celebrate the city of Vicksburg's 200th anniversary. The city started as a French settlement but was incorporated in 1825. Sign up for our Newsletters ...
Vicksburg is home to numerous historical markers, including the site of a significant Civil War battle and the first place Coca-Cola was ever bottled, showcased at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum."So, ...
Mississippi is a state rich with history. From the northern corners, to the Delta, to the coast, there are hundreds of historical sites telling the story of the state. Many of these sites, however ...