Located on Washington Street, this mansion is built on the banks of the Mississippi River 1840-58 and was damaged by shells from Union gunboats during the siege of Vicksburg. A cannonball remains lodged in a parlor wall. The house has a large collection of period antiques along with many original furnishings, including gas chandeliers, marble mantels, a hidden safe and a Regina music box. Open daily 9am-4pm; closed major holidays.
Location:
2300 Washington St., Vicksburg Mississippi 39180
Telephone
601-636-1000 Toll Free: 800-862-1300
Other History nearby:
(Vicksburg) Anchuca
(Vicksburg) Balfour House
(Vicksburg) Belle of the Bends
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Candy Company Museum
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Museum
(Vicksburg) Cedar Grove
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04/17 Coming to The Vicksburg area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
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