About the Vicksburg Art AssociationThe Vicksburg Art Association (VAA) is a non-profit organization that has promoted and celebrated the local arts and its artisans for more than 40 years. It is a central resource for the entire creative community of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Vicksburg Art Association offers art-related programs and speakers. Workshops in varied art disciplines, exhibitions of works by regional artists, art-related programs, and guest speakers are featured throughout the year. Most events are held at the (Old) Constitution Firehouse Gallery located at the corner of Main Street and Openwood Street in Vicksburg.
For more information, please contact The Vicksburg Art Association. Constitution Firehouse GalleryOur gallery is located in the (Old) Constitution Firehouse, one of Vicksburg's first firehouses. Designated as a Mississippi Landmark by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the (Old) Constitution Firehouse is believed to be the most intact Victorian fire station in the state. Built in 1870, the firehouse served as the second house for the Vicksburg's first volunteer fire company and later housed the first paid company. The building retains the central stall, barracks room, cupola, and bell which was used to call the volunteers. The presence of the (Old) Constitution Firehouse made the Openwood/Main Street area one of the most desirable residential districts in Vicksburg before 1876.
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(Old) Constitution Firehouse, c.1870
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