The history of Fort Nogales, constructed by the Spanish in 1791 at Walnut Hills, is a fascinating story that pitted the newly formed United States against...
Vicksburg has an extensive historical relationship with dueling. Newspapers from around the area throughout the 1800s were filled with notices of the challenges that were being...
When the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad started construction in 1890 on their new passenger depot to be located on Holly Street instead of near their existing...
The Fourth of July is a cherished holiday that resonates deeply with Americans as a day of national pride and unity. It is a time when...
On August 7, 1889, brothers Nathan and Seymour (Bud) Bazsinsky purchased the “Gold Room” property on the northwest corner of China and Walnut Streets from Vincent...
Nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, our city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, is renowned for its rich history, architectural heritage, and romanticized riverboat era....
June 3, 1948, marked the day the Old Court House Museum officially opened to the public for visitation. It was a day of celebration for the...
In 1898, the three-story building that stood on the northeast corner of Washington and Clay streets was completely rebuilt with plans drawn by architect William Stanton,...
Vicksburg is home to one of the rarest artifacts of Americana history: a newspaper, The Vicksburg Daily Citizen, printed after the surrender of Vicksburg on July...
“I shall never forget my extreme fear during the night and my utter hopelessness of ever seeing the morning light. Terror-stricken, we remained crouched in the...
