Vicksburg National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Explore the Vicksburg National Military Park and learn about the American Civil War.
Your expedition through Vicksburg National Military Park commences outside the Visitor Center near the northern entrance. As you delve deeper into the park, the weight of the American Civil War surrounds you.
Highlights
- Journey through a pivotal battleground of the American Civil War
- Marvel at grand monuments commemorating heroes of the past
- Bring history to life with dramatic retellings of the Siege of Vicksburg
- Explore the Vicksburg National Cemetery, final resting place of many soldiers
- Relive the battle of wits between General Grant and General Pemberton
Description
You’ll pass monuments like the Minnesota and Iowa Monuments, each telling tales of the soldiers hailing from these states. Along the way, you’ll hear about the leadup to this titanic struggle, as General Ulysses S. Grant marched inevitably toward Vicksburg.You’ll hear accounts of the Battles of Chickasaw Bayou and Arkansas Post, then stop at the hi...
What's Included
- Audio-guided tour, Downloadable APP, Digital guidebook
- Entrance fees
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Free cancellation Tour with Audioguide e-Voucher COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS, USA Meeting point: The tour begins at the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center. What to remember: Know in advance:This is a self-guided driving tour, and you need to arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stopsThis tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stopsAfter the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tourThis tour is valid for one year from the date of purchase
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
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Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.