Brice's Crossroads Visitor's Center
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Travelers who stop to visit the Brice's Crossroads Battlefield in Northern
Mississippi now have an opportunity to learn more about the battle at the
visitors’ center and walk on the ground where the soldiers fought. The
visitor's and interpretive center opened in August 1998 and phase one of the
developments of the additional battlefield property purchased for preservation
is now completed.
The visitor center's professionally designed permanent exhibit, "Forrest's Finest Hour," tells the story of the battle, the opposing armies, and the leaders and personalities involved. The centerpiece of the exhibition features a beautifully done battlefield model that uses over 1,500 finely painted miniatures to show the final stages of the battle. Several of the exhibits have interactive features. The visitors center preserves and display a collection of interesting Civil War artifacts, many from the Brice's Crossroads battlefield. In addition to its exhibit gallery, the center also features a media room. Here visitors can see "The Battle of Brice's Crossroads," a 22-minute video program produced especially for the visitor center. The video uses battle reenactment footage, animated maps, photographs and period artwork to bring the June 10, 1864 battle vividly to life. The program also includes appearances and commentary by noted author and historian Shelby Foote.
Two temporary exhibit cases feature items that were metal detected or excavated at the Brice's Crossroads Battlefield. They are on loan to the center by local metal detectors.
Another special feature is a memorial on
the visitor center lawn dedicated to the soldiers from all of the states,
north and south, that fought at Brice's Crossroads. This memorial includes the
flags of 14 states and is lighted at night making it visible from nearby
Highway 45.
The Center also boasts a full array of amenities. Clean, modern restrooms are available, as well as soft drink and snack vending machines. There are even rocking chairs and a back porch swing. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. A group camp site is available for both day and overnight use by scouts and other organizations. Advance reservations are required, along with payment of a $25 user fee. Contact the visitors’ center to request a reservation packet.
The museum hosts a book store and gift shop where visitors can find an assortment of books, prints, postcards and gift items.
National Park Passport holders can even get their passport book stamped.
The Brice's Crossroads Visitor and Interpretive Center is located near the junction of Mississippi Highway 370 and U. S. Highway 45, and is easily accessed by following the signs.
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Closed Monday
Tours and school groups are welcome. Guided tours of the battlefield and other special programs can also be arranged for groups with advance notice.
For more information, call
Edwina Carpenter, Curator, at 662-365-3969 or e-mail: bcr@dixie-net.com. or
brices@bricescrossroads.com
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