Home and Heart

We spent 2 days in Vicksburg- right on the Mississippi River. The city sits on high bluffs above the river on the east side. As you look across to the flat western bank of the river there are actual sand beaches.

Join us on a drive through the Vicksburg battlefield. We learned about Grant and Meade’s siege of the city by reading historical markers. Throughout the battlefield there are thoughtfully placed monuments commemorating the various Union troops and units from many states. None of the trees you see were there at the time of the battle. The land was all cleared farmland at that time and what few trees were there were cut down to build fortifications

And here’s a look at quaint spots in the historic district…

The guy who ran this shop in the late 19th centruy was the FIRST to bottle Coca Cola – until his innovation it was only available as a fountain drink.

Along the Yazoo River which feeds quickly into the Mississippi, there is a mural walk.

and after everything else, some beautivul old buildings…

And for all you frozen northerners, a touch of Spring down here…