- The list below includes 3 free or cheap things to do in or near Port Gibson, Mississippi, including 22 different types of inexpensive activities like Battlefields, Historic Sites, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Windsor Ruins to Grand Gulf Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Port Gibson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Vicksburg.
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Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the U.S.S. Cairo Museum is a unique structure crafted from the remains of an iron gunboat. It offers a fascinating glimpse into sea warfare as it was practiced in the mid-19th century. The Cairo has thirteen cannons.
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An important Civil War site, the Vicksburg National Cemetery is home to hundreds of former Confederate soldiers. Vicksburg was the last city in Mississippi to defy Union Forces, and was only surrenderred after extreme bloodshed.
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Over 150,000 historical and geneaalogical items make up the collection at The Vicksburg Depot Museum. Check out the restored caboose, a favorite among guests. Open May 2 through December 31.
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Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez, MS
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Featuring a 444 mile road, Natchez Trace Parkway National Park offers visitors a driving route with scenic views of trees covered in Spanish moss. The park itself has a variety of historical sites to see like the Gorden House.
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Chartered in 1802, Jefferson College was initially a college-preparatory school and then became a college in 1817. The future President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis attended Jefferson College when he was ten years old.
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Covering 100 acres, the Historic Natchez Cemetery was established in 1822 and is the final resting place of the first mayor of Natchez. It has many interesting marble monuments, creative iron fences, and artistically sculptured inscriptions, all depicting the traditions of the pre-Civil War era.
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As the first college in the territory of Mississippi, Jefferson College Historic Site opened its West Wing to visitors for tours. The West Wing was built in 1839 and currently features exhibits with artifacts from that time period.
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Established during the Civil War, the Natchez National Cemetery is part of the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery has gravel roads and a five-level terrace that is shaped like a wedding cake.
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Intersection of Liberty Road and Washington Road, Natchez, MS
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Forks of the Roads Monument provides plaques and informational signs with photos depicting what took place on this particular spot during slavery. Visitors can view old newspaper ads selling off slaves as well as ads offering rewards for lost slaves.
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Offering introductions to haunted areas in the city, Natchez Ghost Tours is a local tourist attraction. Along with transportation to various venues, knowledgeable guides go along on each trip to provide background stories and facts about ghost sightings.