Friends of Raymond MS

05/13/2026

History comes alive at Champion Hill!

Join us on May 16, 2026, for a full day of interpretive programming at the historic Coker House and Crossroads area as we explore one of the pivotal battles of the Vicksburg Campaign. Throughout the day, visitors can experience battlefield talks, artillery demonstrations, living history camps, and presentations on the commanders and soldiers who fought at Champion Hill.

Programs will feature topics including:
• “How Did We Get to Champion Hill?”
• Confederate and Union commanders
• McAllister’s Battery demonstrations
• The 7th Missouri at Champion Hill
• The fate of General Tilghman
• Actions at the Crossroads

The Coker House, Civil War camps, and 24-pounder howitzer interpretation areas will also be open throughout the day.

Bring your lawn chairs, spend the day on the battlefield, and help us remember the soldiers and stories that shaped the outcome of the Vicksburg Campaign.

📍 Champion Hill Battlefield / Coker House
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Programs begin at 9:00 AM

04/21/2026

Calling all volunteers and outdoors folks! Saturday April 25th from 9am till 1pm is Park Clean Up Day and we'll be joining volunteers from across the nation as we clean up our Raymond Military Park!
So stop by the Garden Club's Annual Plant sale on the Raymond Towne Square then head down the hill to the Raymond Military Park for clean up activities, food and fellowship!

It's that time again!!! This Saturday from 9am till 1pm
join other volunteers at Raymond Military Park (Port Gibson Street at Highway 18) for our annual Park Clean Up Day!
We'll have giant trash bags, bug spray and supplies for cleaning signage, and you'll need gloves, clippers, maybe sunscreen and an energetic spirit. We'll have cool drinks, hot dogs and chips, and lots of good conversation.
Look forward to seeing you!!!!

04/21/2026

It's that time again!!! This Saturday from 9am till 1pm
join other volunteers at Raymond Military Park (Port Gibson Street at Highway 18) for our annual Park Clean Up Day!
We'll have giant trash bags, bug spray and supplies for cleaning signage, and you'll need gloves, clippers, maybe sunscreen and an energetic spirit. We'll have cool drinks, hot dogs and chips, and lots of good conversation.
Look forward to seeing you!!!!

04/18/2026

Parker Hills will be speaking at the Memorial Service on Monday at the Raymond, MS Confederate Cemetery: Monday, April 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm