News & Updates

Make memories at the Vicksburg Depot Museum on Saturdays in December! Join us Saturday, December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 11am-5pm for activities for all ages: Check out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train, chat about the layout, and even teach you to operate the controls! Visit our toy exhibit showcasing toys spanning the decades along with a beautiful 1920's Christmas display! Make a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train! On December 14, stop in during "Christmas in the 'Burg" for free hot cocoa and treats. Live Christmas music [...]

The Depot Museum will be closed Saturday, November 2, 2024. We will reopen on Saturday, November 9 at 11am!

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Contest Entry Form and Rules Calling all kids, teens, and adults: Can you decorate the Most Artistic or Most Creative pumpkin in Vicksburg? CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES WHO: Children and adults ages 5+, one pumpkin/gourd per person. The winning contestants do not need to be present to win. We’ll send your prize by mail. WHAT: Participants are welcome to use their creativity along with paint, glitter, feathers, candy, fabric, carving, etc., to decorate their pumpkin/gourd. WHEN/WHERE: Deliver your pumpkin/gourd and completed entry form below to the Vicksburg Historical Society DEPOT MUSEUM on Saturday, Sept. 28 between [...]

14th Annual Harvest Festival Returns to the Vicksburg Historic Village By Charlie Church Autumn is upon us and looking to the leaves, their soon striking display is just yet a hinting indication. This time of year often evokes a strong sense of transition. With the seasons shifting into the next, progress of the period also invites us to look back and celebrate our collective history. The Vicksburg Historical Society welcomes all to the 14th Annual Harvest Festival at the Vicksburg Historic Village on September 29th. This entertainingly educational event, held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., promises a day filled [...]

The Vicksburg Historical Society is excited to announce that registration for our first History Camp is now open! History Camp is for students entering 6th-8th grade in the 2024-25 school year. Attendees will spend their time at the Historic Village learning about Vicksburg history, railroads, local industry, music, and how to protect family artifacts at home. We are proud to present a speaker each day to highlight a different subject. All attendees will be provided a t-shirt, snacks, and interesting topics to keep them learning. Registration for History Camp may be done here: https://form.jotform.com/241134786518158 Space is limited! History Camp Monday, July 22, 2024 [...]

December 9 | 12-8 pm Join us in downtown Vicksburg on December 9 for a grand Christmas celebration! We have a full day of family friendly activities, shopping, food, entertainment, and of course, our annual Christmas Parade. So don your coziest holiday attire, grab your friends and family, and head over to the Village! Christmas Card Lane | All Day Craft Shows | 12–5 pm Trolley Through the Village | 2–5 pm Family Friendly Entertainment | 3–5 pm Winter Farmers Market | 3–7 pm French Toast & Sausage Dinner | 4–5:45 pm Christmas Parade | 6–7:15 [...]

Dear Member, Since 1967, the Vicksburg Historical Society has committed itself to our mission to preserve, advance, and disseminate the history of the greater Vicksburg area. I am so grateful for your support as a member to our mission. In the last year, our staff and volunteers have worked hard to provide learning, research, and gathering opportunities to the Vicksburg community for free. Below is a list of just some of what we have accomplished this year:  Provided tours to over 200 Vicksburg second graders as part of their history/social studies curriculum. And provided tours to over 100 students from neighboring communities. Organized [...]

We invite you to meander blithely through the Vicksburg Historic Village and take in Vicksburg's Christmas Card Lane! This is the perfect activity to evoke the holiday spirit. Take the family and slowly wind through, spying all the creativity and Christmas cheer!

This year the Harvest Festival's Pumpkin Decorating Contest will allow teenagers and adults to compete. So get into the autumnal spirit, deck out a gourd, and compete to win a fabulous prize from Apple Knockers! Click Here For Rules and Entry