As America heads toward its 250th anniversary, Vicksburg is revisiting the July 4, 1863 surrender that changed history.

Explore Vicksburg National Military Park, a key Civil War site in Mississippi where a 47-day battle helped reunite a divided nation.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – While Americans celebrate July 4 as the nation’s birthday, the date also holds a separate, pivotal ...

At Vicksburg National Park, a historical interpreter and his camels keep alive the Civil War tale of Douglas, the 43rd ...

While the Battle of Gettysburg has its rightful place in historic military lore, the fall of Vicksburg on July Fourth was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. VICKSBURG, Miss. — Thelma Sims Dukes grew up during the 1940s and ‘50s in a segregated Mississippi town steeped in Civil War ...

Vicksburg has an interesting history when it comes to celebrating Independence Day.It was not until the end of World War II in 1945 that the River City celebrated the holiday with the rest of the ...

Americans, on July 4th, celebrate the nation’s birthday, when the Continental Congress officially declared that the United States was no longer a British colony, but an independent country. It gained ...

Prologue -- Cairo -- River warrior -- Winter fortress -- A tremendous murder mill -- "The battle for the Mississippi" -- "These troublous times" -- Secessionist ...