Sesquicentennial adds to Vicksburg's lure

From Civil War battlefields, antebellum homes and historical museums to outdoors adventures, Delta blues and riverboat casinos, Vicksburg, Ms., tourists are attracted to the River City for myriad reasons. The year 2011 also will also bring the start of Vicksburg’s participation in the nationwide Civil War Sesquicentennial. The first event will be in April 2011, and local events will continue through July 4, 2013. • Article