• Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
  The Confederate cavalry was employed with extraordinary skill here during the battle of June 10, 1864. The site commemorates a battle initiated by Union forces to keep Confederate troops from disrupting Union supply routes. Located at Baldwyn, Mississippi.
  
  
• Gulf Islands National Seashore
  Offshore islands with sparkling white sand beaches, historic forts and related historic structures, nature trails and adjacent open waters. Mainland features include salt marshes and bayous in Mississippi and a Naval Live Oak Reservation and military forts in Florida.
  
  
• Natchez National Historical Park
  Natchez National Historical Park celebrates the history of Natchez, Mississippi and interprets the pivotal role the city played in the settlement of the old southwest, the Cotton Kingdom, and the Antebellum South. The park is made up of three units.
  
  
• Natchez Trace Parkway
  This historic route generally follows the old Indian trace, or trail, between Nashville, Tenn., and Natchez, Mississippi. Of the estimated 443 miles, 423 are completed.
  
  
• Tupelo National Battlefield
  Here in Tupelo, Mississippi, on July 13-14, 1864, Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest tried to cut the railroad supplying the Unions march on Atlanta. Established as a national battlefield site Feb. 21, 1929; transferred from War Dept. Aug. 10, 1933; changed to national battlefield and boundary changed Aug. 10, 1961.
  
  
• Vicksburg National Military Park
  Vicksburg National Military Park was established on February 21, 1899, to commemorate one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War, the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg. The Vicksburg campaign was waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863. It included battles in west-central Mississippi at: Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, Big Black River and 47 days of Union siege operations against the city of Vicksburg. Located high on the bluffs, Vicksburg was a fortress guarding the Mississippi River. It was known as "The Gibraltar of the Confederacy."
  
  

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