Enlarge Visitors and participants gathered on the Champion Hill Missionary Baptist Church grounds. Activities started at 8 a.m.

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Enlarge Dr. Timothy Smith at his book signing table. Dr. Smith is the author of Champion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg

Enlarge Welcome and introduction by Rebecca Drake

Enlarge Anniversary remarks by Terrence Winchell, historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park

Enlarge Brig. Gen. Parker Hills, (Ret.) introducing the guest speaker, Dr. Timothy Smith

Enlarge Dr. Timothy Smith

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