This summer marks the 160th anniversary of the campaign for Vicksburg, and the Battle of Milliken’s Bend. The National Park Service is hosting a series of events as part of the America’s National Parks – Author Series, and two of the events concern Milliken’s Bend.

On Sat. June 3, 2023, Linda Barnickel will be speaking about her book, Milliken’s Bend: A Civil War Battle in History and Memory. She will give an overview of the battle, what happened, and its significance.

The following Saturday, June 10, 2023, professor Isaiah Tadlock will share some of his research on the individual men who fought at Milliken’s Bend, and their stories, in a presentation entitled: “American Tapestry: Soldier’s from Milliken’s Bend”.

Learn more and stay up-to-date: Vicksburg National Military Park Author Series