Confederate Registration is full!!!!!

This event is set during the siege of Vicksburg in 1863. Vicksburg was the key to controlling the Mississippi river and was the last Southern stronghold on this important body of water. The South could not afford to lose it and the North could not afford to all the South to keep it. Thus one of the most famous sieges of the war began.

During this Living history we will be portraying the 20th Alabama and the 56th Ohio. The 20th Alabama was in position at Fort Garrot during the siege of Vicksburg, for any of those who have visited the park in recent years, this is the area they have recently cleared of all trees, back to its appearance in 1863. We will also have 2 federal artillery pieces and one confederate field piece.

Confederate registration is limited to 60 participates. Art Milbert will be the overall CS commander. Patrick Craddock and Tripp Corbin are commanding the two infantry companies.

Kevin O'Beirne is the overall Federal Commander. Terry Sorchy and Jim Butler will be commanding the two US infantry companies. 

Rations will be provided for Saturday and Sunday. You are on your on for Friday. Attendees, except those with a medical condition that may dictate otherwise, should arrive with empty haversacks. Remember to prepare for the heat. Drink plenty of water before the event. Registration money left over will be donated to Vicksburg park and possibly used to restore the land to the state it was in in 1863 at the time of the siege.

If you have any questions contact Patrick Landrum - Overall event and site coordinator