Three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) organizations headquartered in Vicksburg will host a ceremony marking the USACE’s 250th Anniversary on Wednesday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m. The commemorative event will take place at Washington Street Park in downtown Vicksburg and is open to the public. Patriotic music will be performed by the 41st Army Band of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

This milestone celebration is a collaborative effort by the USACE Mississippi Valley Division, the Engineer Research and Development Center, and the Vicksburg District. This commemoration will highlight the many contributions of U.S. Army Engineers—past, present, and future—and strengthen partnership with key stakeholders. During the event, a Proclamation, signed by Gov. Tate Reeves, designating June as Corps of Engineers Month will be presented.

WHAT:  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 250th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony

WHEN:   Wednesday, June 18, 2025

9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Washington Street Park

1007 Washington Street

WHY:     USACE celebrates its 250th birthday on June 16, 2025, marking a legacy of shaping the nation through vital public engineering, environmental stewardship, and disaster response.