Confederate Room
- The most common bullet used in the Civil War was called the ______. How many rings did the Southern bullet have around the base? ______
- Why was the Vicksburg newspaper printed on wallpaper during the siege in 1863? ______
- Confederate soldiers sometimes wore U.S. buckles upside down, making the initials mean ______.
- What two states were represented in both the Union and the Confederacy? ______and ______.
- What flag was an unofficial symbol of Southern Independence? ______
- What was the purpose of the wings on the Ketchum hand grenade? ______
- Who was the commander of Confederate forces in Vicksburg? ______
Objets d’art
- The style of the McCardle’s hand carved furniture was ______.
- Mrs. Abraham Lincoln’s brothers were in the ______army.
- What was the mystery of the “Mystery Clock?” ______
- What was the table used for that belonged to Marmaduke Shannon, Editor of the Vicksburg Whig? ______
- What made the Victrola talking machine work? ______
First Floor Hallway / Foyer
- Name three presidents who have spoken at the Old Court House: 1.______2.______3______
- Eva Whitaker Davis was called “______” because ______
- How did the name Dixie originate? ______
- Antlers were used as trophies in steamboat races because they represented ______.
- To relieve pain during surgery, Confederate physicians advised their patients to “Bite ______.”
- J. Mack Moore’s photographic negatives were made of ______.
- The first woman to be commissioned an officer in the American army was ______(she was a nurse).
- What were three types of fuses used in Civil War projectiles? ______, ______, and ______.
Pioneer Room
- Chief Pushamataha’s mother was ______.
- Cherokee Chief ______was also a Confederate general.
- Stickball was also called “______.”
- The three main Indian tribes in Mississippi were the ______, ______, and ______.
- In what three ways could the child’s chair displayed near the window be used? 1-______2-______3-______
- How many times was dough run through a beaten biscuit machine? ______
- Who was the first person to box shoes for marketing? ______
Vicksburg Room
- ______was the first European settlement in Mississippi.
- “______” was the name of a famous dance band from the 1950’s.
- The first African American U.S. Senator was ______.
- The first African American woman millionaire was ______.
- The oldest religious denomination in Mississippi is the ______.
- Who was Vicksburg’s most highly decorated soldier during WWII? ______.
Americana Room
- The ______(a toy) was named for President ______.
- When ladies rode horseback, they used a ______(type of saddle)
- Who brought baseball to Vicksburg in 1864? ______
- In Victorian times, a favorite parlor entertainment was to view pictures through a ______.
Costume Room
- Men’s dancing shoes had ______(type) of heels and soles.
- ______was the first woman to run for governor of Mississippi. What did she do that made her nationally famous? ______
- The dress worn to the wedding of President Polk was made of ______.
- What was the purpose of the round window in Dr. Sansom’s pocket watch? ______
Courtroom
- What was the name of the company that built the iron dias from which the judge presided? ______
- Why was Holt Collier taken to court in the 1860’s? ______Was he found innocent or guilty? ______
- When was court last held in the Old Court House? ______(year)
- What Mississippi legislator, whose portrait hangs in the courtroom, choked on an oyster in 1869? ______
Jefferson Davis Room
- What was the name of Jefferson Davis’ Warren County home? ______What happened to it? ______
- What other president wore the sash Davis wore at his inauguration? ______
- List two other offices Davis held other than President of the Confederacy: ______and ______.
- What were the names of Davis’ two wives? ______and ______
- What was unique about the tie that Davis wore at his inauguration? ______
Burwell Vick Furniture Room
- The bed in this room is made of hand carved ______(type of wood)
- ______was the first dentist in Vicksburg. (his portrait is above the mantle)
- This room was originally used as ______.