The Cavalry is Coming! Explore an Immersive Encampment of the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry.

Sat Jun 08 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3469, United States | Vicksburg

Vicksburg National Military Park
Publisher/HostVicksburg National Military Park
The Cavalry is Coming! Explore an Immersive Encampment of the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry.
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Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign is hosting a unique immersive educational experience by living historians with Buffalo Soldiers Florida, who depict the 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry (USCC.) Come explore a Civil War period cavalry encampment including horses and learn about the honorable service and sacrifices of African American cavalrymen in their fight for freedom during the Civil War.
Schedule of Programming
Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8
9 AM: Bugle call for reveille, flag raising, and inspection of the troops.
9 AM-4 PM: Visitors are encouraged to wander through the camp, ask questions, and listen to the stories 3rd USCC. There will be a video telling the story of unit playing in one of the tents and a display of period and replica weapons used by the unit.
4 PM: Sharps Carbine Firing demonstration and Retreat will be sounded.
Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/vick/planyourvisit/under-told-stories-speaker-series.htm
This event is Co-Sponsored and funded by the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park & Campaign
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3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3469, United States

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