Historic Property · Vicksburg, Mississippi
Old Court House Museum
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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In Warren County’s former 1858 courthouse, the Old Court House Museum holds one of the larger collections of Civil War memorabilia in the South alongside antebellum and regional artifacts.
Why it matters
Historical focus: Vicksburg and Civil War history
Visiting
- Address
- 1008 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS, 39183 · Map and directions
- Hours
Monday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (to 5 p.m. during daylight saving time)
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://oldcourthouse.org/ (opens oldcourthouse.org in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 601-636-0741
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