VICKSBURG USA: MORE THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED TECH CENTERED, ENTREPRENEURIAL, COOL, HISTORIC, AND FULL OF ART
VICKSBURG’S LIFESTYLE OFFERINGS
are unique, exciting, and unlike any other place in the region.
Living in Vicksburg means you exist surrounded by architectural beauty, American history, cultural activities, and access to the finest culinary traditions of the State of Mississippi. Vicksburg is a community with soul and that upholds a proud legacy. A community that is organic and not sterile, historic and honest, proudly diverse and fun for it, unexpected and cool, and truly full of art. Vicksburg is innovative, forward-thinking, and traditional.
Vicksburg is multifaceted.
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architectural beauty
Vicksburg has pride in its past and protects the assets and architectural elements that make the City special. Architectural styles of the region are a reflection of the prosperity of different periods combined with a large measure of ethnic diversity. As new people of all backgrounds came into the lower Mississippi area, they brought ideas of style and function that were adopted locally. This helped develop the remarkable breadth of style that is now found in the region.
The most predominant styles in Architectural styles and influences in the Vicksburg region include Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Shotgun, Victorian Vernacular, Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Princess Anne, Praire, Mission Revival, Spanish Revival, Art Deco, Tudor Revival, and Eclectic.
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history
The Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863. The park, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, (flanking the Mississippi River), also commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign which led up to the battle. Reconstructed forts and trenches evoke memories of the 47-day siege that ended in the surrender of the city. Victory here and at Port Hudson, farther south in Louisiana, gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
This one-of-a-kind historic site offers visitors a chance to appreciate hundreds of meticulously crafted monuments, tablets and markers – many of which were constructed prior to 1917 – while learning of the vital role Vicksburg played in the American Civil War.
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art
Given that Vicksburg is home to National Military Park, it also boasts the largest collection of public art in the State of Mississippi, a gift given to Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the Country, by all of the States that participated in the Civil War and that today honor their participation in that historic event through artful representations at the Vicksburg National Military Park and in Vicksburg.
In the mid 1900’s the City expanded passed the Military Park absorbing certain areas of the park and building roadways in them but without disturbing the monuments and works of art that were in place as part of the Military Park. This conservation step taken by the City allows today’s residents to move through many parts of the City while driving by significant works of art, monuments, and statutes that honor the Civil War history
Vicksburguers enjoy, practice, and share their artistic spirit in many ways in our community. Throughout the year, our community enjoys a number of events that display the performance, visual, and applied arts in many of its forms.
The Vicksburg Strand Theater:
Art House, Films & More
Cutting edge international and independent films, classic films (including several free movies), documentaries, live conversations with filmmakers, community theater, Sunday afternoon onscreen opera and ballet from European stages, recorded Broadway Musicals, live musical and dance performances: all this and more is right here in downtown Vicksburg at the historic Strand Theater.
The Westside Theatre Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) dedicated to providing Vicksburg a place to gather to share cultural events. Programs are designed to be not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and conversation fueling. Learn more at http://www.strandvicksburg.com or on Facebook.
The Vicksburg
Theater Guild
As the oldest chartered community theatre in Mississippi, the Vicksburg Theatre Guild has offered live theatre for over 70 years. The Vicksburg Theatre Guild seeks to stimulate interest in local, original, dramatic, literary, and musical productions to give the people of Vicksburg and Mississippi and opportunity for self-expression in the various phases of dramatic activity. Learn more about the Vicksburg Theatre Guild and see upcoming events at http://vicksburgtheatreguild.com.
The Vicksburg Art Association (VAA)
The Riverfront Murals
Vicksburg’s Riverfront Murals, painted upon the flood-wall of the aptly named Levee Street, are difficult to miss. These vibrant, ornately detailed paintings tell the story of Vicksburg over the years, each depicting a unique period of the city’s history. The first Levee Street painting was an abstract work by Vicksburg artist, Martha Ferris. The playful piece focuses on the importance of the river, the railroad and the highway in Vicksburg’s development.
The Attic Gallery
Delve even deeper into Vicksburg’s proudly Southern culture at The Attic Art Gallery, the oldest independent art gallery in Mississippi. The Attic blends the artistic integrity of a New York gallery with irresistible down-home charm for a wholly unique experience. Selections range from Southern folk art and contemporary fine art to regionally handcrafted pottery, glass, jewelry and more.
H.C. Porter Gallery
A Mississippi native and veteran artist, H.C. Porter employs mixed media in her original works, utilizing photography, printmaking and painting to bring the American South to life. Porter’s pieces have been proudly displayed in galleries from Jackson, Mississippi to Toulouse, France, and Vicksburg visitors have the opportunity to view and purchase her works at her intimate 1216 Washington Street gallery.
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great food
Vicksburg’s rich lifestyle has a lot to do with a unique culinary tradition that draws from the influence of many culturally diverse groups that emigrated to the south and to Vicksburg over several decades. These groups brought their cooking traditions and influences to the region and those influences are still reflected today in the Delta’s and Vicksburg’s culinary traditions, which are showcased by a number of local restaurants that continuously attract people from all across the southeast to enjoy the Vicksburg’s delicacies.
