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Milliken's Bend

A Civil War Battle in History and Memory

The Civil War battle of Milliken's Bend, showing African-American soldiers holding their ground against a Confederate attack, as imagined by an artist from Harper's Weekly, published July 4, 1863.
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Two Mississippi Museums – coming in June

Milliken's Bend Posted on March 31, 2025 by Milliken's BendMarch 31, 2025

Looking forward to speaking at the Two Mississippi Museums on June 18, celebrating Juneteenth and telling about Milliken’s Bend’s role in the Freedom Story. Details here. Part of the “History is Lunch” series.

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On Freedom Road

Milliken's Bend Posted on March 3, 2025 by Milliken's BendMarch 31, 2025

In the 2023 book, On Freedom Road: Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad by David Goodrich, the author and his buddy make a series of bicycle trips throughout the North and South, following significant events in the history more »

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Milliken’s Bend: In Their Own Words

Milliken's Bend Posted on June 7, 2023 by Milliken's BendJune 7, 2023

“At 2:30 a.m. …the enemy’s pickets fired upon my cavalry scouts and skirmishers. The cavalry scouts fell back…upon the skirmishers [who thought they were part of the enemy’s cavalry] …consequently they fired upon them, wounding…horses…[but]…fortunately no man was killed or more »

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June events – Vicksburg

Milliken's Bend Posted on June 1, 2023 by Milliken's BendJune 1, 2023

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 more »

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Juneteenth Reading List

Milliken's Bend Posted on June 19, 2020 by Milliken's BendJune 22, 2020

Today we reflect upon the significance of Juneteenth, a date marked and celebrated as the African American Independence Day. To learn more about this event, its history and significance, and for more about the Black Freedom Struggle, especially in the more »

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