Union gunboats didn’t just attack rebel military sites – they went after civilian property, too
During the American Civil War, huge metal monsters roamed the Mississippi River. Called ironclads, these boats were about 50 ...
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Complete Guide to Shiloh National Military Park
It is pretty intense and may not be great for young kids if they get upset with battle scenes. Take Highway 72 East to Corinth, Mississippi. From the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center ...
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US Senate passes bill to upgrade Vicksburg National Military Park
Legislation to upgrade the Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP) passed the U.S. Senate, according to U.S. Senator Roger ...
Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown
A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith. He is a Black man who fought ...