Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Bill 118 s 4994, also known as the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to modify the boundaries of the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 17, 2020, by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

The Vicksburg National Military Park is a historic site that commemorates the Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, which took place in 1863. The park currently encompasses over 1,300 acres of land and includes various monuments, markers, and memorials related to the battle.

The purpose of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act is to expand the boundaries of the park by adding approximately 800 acres of land known as the Cedar Hill property. This additional land is significant because it includes important historic sites related to the Battle of Vicksburg, such as the location where Confederate General John C. Pemberton surrendered to Union forces. The bill also includes provisions for the management and preservation of the newly added land, as well as funding for the acquisition of the Cedar Hill property. Additionally, the legislation aims to enhance visitor access and interpretation of the historic sites within the expanded boundaries of the park. Overall, the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act seeks to protect and preserve the historic significance of the Battle of Vicksburg by expanding the boundaries of the park and ensuring the proper management and interpretation of the newly added land.