The Siege of Vicksburg, What made the Mississippi River so Important?: Vicksburg 160

For years you have asked for anniversary coverage of the Vicksburg Campaign, and here it is! We begin atop the Fort Hill tour stop at the Vicksburg National Military Park to set up the campaign. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White and Dr. Chris Mackowski. #Vicksburgtour

This video is part of our commemoration of the 160th Anniversary of the Vicksburg Campaign. Videos will be added from now until the beginning of July. To view the full set of tours, visit:    • Vicksburg Campaign: 160th Anniversary  

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.