History Hour
The Siege of Vicksburg
Thursday, July 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Ridge Library
Community Room“The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea" - President Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln once remarked, “Vicksburg is the key! The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket.” Vicksburg was a vital stronghold strategically situated on the Mississippi River. When Confederate General Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg to Union General Grant on July 4, 1863, it cut the Confederacy in two and led to subsequent strategic conquests in the Confederacy. The capture of Vicksburg was a critical event in the American Civil War, yet it was quickly overshadowed by the Battle of Gettysburg and remains so to this day. Join us for a presentation on the 47-day siege of Vicksburg, and a presentation of period uniforms, equipment, and gear from the American Civil War.
Central Ridge Library
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The Central Ridge Branch is located on the corner of Forest Ridge Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd in Beverly Hills. This location houses a community rooms, 2 study rooms and a computer lab.