Civil War Artifacts at the Museum of Mississippi History: Vicksburg 160

We continue our tour of Vicksburg museums at the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson, MS to check out their incredible Civil War collection.

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[Spinonemaster]

My Uncle (a NYC Yankee) purchased a large 1, 000 acre former plantation in Granada MS in the early 60's complete with a large Antebellum mansion ... he bred horses, cattle and dogs (bird dogs/ hunting dogs and Bouvier des Flandres/cattle dog of flanders ... I, also a middle class, NJ Yankee, spent a few summers on the farm as a young boy ... wonderful experience learning about rural, agrarian farm life in the deep south, riding and hunting along with daily farm chores, yet it was the mid 60's and racial tensions were high with the Civil Rights Movement in full swing ... I was of course shocked at the abject poverty I saw of both blacks and whites ... as well as the obvious segregation and lingering "War of Northern Aggression" ... can't say we were accepted openly, more of a tolerance as my uncle was both wealthy and worldly and we were taught to be polite and respectful of all ... ironically we had family that fought on both sides ... and the research I've done shows they all survived the war ... to this day the war fascinates me from both the political and military perspectives ... and respect the bravery shown on both sides ... but at 68 yrs old I'm still unsettled that it even took place, and the price both sides payed to settle it ... I consider all CW battle sites to be hollowed ground no matter who won ... I've walked many of them

[terryeustice]

A very impressive museum. And the connection to Gettysburg. And the Southern dead officers. Thank you Kris and Shane. And the tour of all these interesting flags of the south and artifacts. 💯👊👍

[joeritchie]

I have been through Jackson MS several times when I lived in Louisiana. I never knew this museum was there. I wish I knew about it because it would have been great to visit.

[SouthernGentleman]

Love and respect 🫡 to Americans on both sides

[robertweber]

Fantastic collection. As usual, well done Chris and Chris!

[msspi]

The Two Mississippi Museums as they are called here are extraordinary. The battles are a very small part of the Civil War history of Mississippi. A large part of the story is of the tens of thousands of Mississippians who escaped enslavement to enlist in US Colored Troop regiments. It’s touched on in the history museum but covered in greater detail in the Civil Rights museum. A lot of those men settled into the same communities as the men they fought and their former enslavers did which helped create the racial and community dynamics of the post war era. The Civil Rights museum starts early in Mississippi history and carries through to the present day, and it touches beyond the names you know well to the names of individuals who were involved in the struggle and to those who were lynched. Mississippi does not shy away from its difficult stories. If you’re going to make the trip spend the day and do it all. If you can’t, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) does weekly History is Lunch programs. They’re on YouTube and they are some pretty amazing things. Look them up! And check out the restaurants in Fondren. I like the Pig and Pint, barbecue and craft beer. The fried green tomatoes are not to be missed!

[catdeddy]

Born in Vicksburg I have had a lifelong interest in the battlefield, etc. I have heard a couple of times the names of the people who are credited with discovery of the location of the Cairo. If my former coworker with the Corps of Engineers was correct, the person who unknowingly first located the wreck was a Corps staffer named Jeff McClutchey. He was doing routine sonar inspection of the bottom the Yazoo when he documented an anomaly that needed further investigation by others. That is what actually led to the confirmed discovery. Also, my ancestors’ home at Brownsville was commandeered by the Union around the time of the capture of Jackson. It is located on what became State Highway 22, which at the time was a “main drag” between Jackson and Vicksburg and is just a few miles from Champion Hill. There was a minor skirmish on the property and one of the chimneys was damaged by a small cannonball. Finally, I highly recommend the book “Vicksburg 1863” by Winston Groom, the author of Forrest Gump. It is hands down the finest detailed description I have read about the runup to the Siege.

[blakebufford]

" A horn taken from a cows...uh ... (Horn!) ...horn. thank you. 😂 Just ribbin ya Chris! Your awesome! 😎

[MatthewTurner-fnmv]

Great vid, I need to visit that museum

[gregbiggs]

The 2nd Mississippi Infantry flag with the "Gettysburg" battle honor was not issued to them until August/September 1863 when the replacement flags lost for many of the units at Gettysburg got those new flags with that honor.

[edglass]

Wow that’s a great place!! Thanks so much for the tour, will definitely have to check this museum out!! Great work!!
Ed from Lynchburg

[michaelbrasher]

The 2nd Mississippi flag was not replaced on July 2nd as shown. Simply could not have happened. Probably Aug/Sep 1863 along with other units in Heth's Division *(Howard Madaus conversation, 1993).

[StabbinJoeScarborough]

More MOH winners from Mississippi than any other state

[kevinbradley]

Chris white spoke of Mississippi as " INTERESTING and beautiful" as a native mississippian I agree! People who won't bother with Mississippi won't ever know. It takes a couple of Yankees from Pennsylvania to let the rest of the world know what's in this great state.thanks Chris and chris.keep up the good work. P.s. come to Holly Springs when you can! It's worth the trip.

[michaeldouglas]

Wow never knew that Tiffany n company made batleflags and swords.

[Mikes]

Love the content, but I wish you could/would somehow identify the order in which the episodes are produced

[Elbowendj]

Very interesting, thank you. As a Brit., the use of "whenever" for "when" seems odd.😄

[Toolaholic]

When Jefferson Davis was captured, the union took confederate gold and some went to Muskegon, MI which Charles Hackley got it

[SkippingHellPHX]

3:30 Jeff Davis is the most famous Mississippian? C'mon, this is the state that gave us Elvis!

[ellonysman]

Wish a good cival war display was around coweta or senoia....😅