African Americans at Vicksburg

From its beginning, African Americans have had an amazing impact on the culture and development of Vicksburg, Mississippi. During the Civil War, the campaign for Vicksburg became a proving ground for African American troops, and their involvement here helped shattered racial stereotypes and promote racial equability. Following the Civil War, Vicksburg was at the forefront of post-war Reconstruction efforts as society tried to mend itself both physically and culturally. The policies of Reconstruction and its opposition would send racial shockwaves through the community for over 100 years. The African American story at Vicksburg is full of vibrant stories of perseverance, struggle, hope, and the never-ending quest for equality.

 

Explore more about the amazing story:

• African American Experience before the Civil War
• African American Involvement in the campaign for Vicksburg
• July 4, 1863- Slavery ends in Vicksburg
• Reconstruction's Effect on African Americans
• The End of Reconstruction