Rep. Bennie G. Thompson(@BennieGThompson):I was pleased to join state, federal, National Park Service, and private sector partners in celebrating the next phase of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Museum. My work to introduce and pass the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (H.R. 4467) in the House has made it possible for the state-owned land to connect with federal park land. This is an important step toward advancing a museum that will tell the full story of the Siege of Vicksburg, including its impact on the people of the region and the contributions of U.S. Colored Troops.

2026.10.22 14:31

I was pleased to join state, federal, National Park Service, and private sector partners in celebrating the next phase of the Vicksburg National Military Park and Museum. My work to introduce and pass the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (H.R. 4467) in the House has made it possible for the state-owned land to connect with federal park land. This is an important step toward advancing a museum that will tell the full story of the Siege of Vicksburg, including its impact on the people of the region and the contributions of U.S. Colored Troops.