Come See McRaven Trace Three Eras!

During the last few years Civil War reenactment has grown to enormous proportions. McRaven is fully involved with Civil War as well as Colonial reenactment. Colonial reenactment is something that is fairly new to Southern Mississippi, and McRaven hopes to promote the time before the Civil War as well as during and after. If at anytime you should visit McRaven don't be surprised to see reenactors in period dress as well as indulging in period activities. Check this page further for photos as well as reenactment schedules.

Colonial Times at McRaven

Vicksburg, Mississippi has always been known as a Civil War town. It has
always been promoted as a Civil War town, but McRaven would like to add just a touch more spice with promotions of the French and Spanish Colonial. This will go back in time when Vicksburg was a trading post called Walnut Hills. McRaven has staged a few Colonial practice reenactments for visitors touring the home and grounds. This went so well that McRaven has much bigger plans for this era. Shown below are a few photos of this type reenactment.

Leyland French with John Hesselberg
in the 1797 kitchen.

French, Hesselberg, & Hesselberg's
daughter in 1797 bedroom.

Leyland French in period dress sitting in doorway of oldest section of the house. This photo was taken from the Vicksburg Evening Post, Sunday June 29, 1997.

Civil War Times

Vicksburg has long been know for its Civil War history. McRaven has a rich Civil War history also. It was a field hospital as well as a Confederate campground. Many relics and artifacts from this period such as mini balls, morter rounds, buttons, buckles and more have been found on the grounds.

Charge!

Lying in Ambush

Sentry Meeting

Crack Shot!

For Colonial and Civil War Reenactment schedules please contact:

John Hessellberg
Director of the McRaven Tour Home Reenactment Association

John Hessellberg