Mississippi is a state that’s rich with history. On our soil, one of the most defining battles of the American Civil War was fought, and the heroes and martyrs of the civil rights movement continued their struggle for freedom and equality. Our cultural impact is recognized throughout the state, as well, with hundreds of historic markers on our Freedom Trail, Blues Trail, Country Music Trail, and Literary Trail.
Southaven, MS
Located in Jim Saucier Memorial Park, this monument is dedicated to the Mississippians who shed their blood on the world’s battlefields. It was erected by the DeSoto Chapter 80 Military Order of the Purple Heart. […]
Vicksburg, MS
Gothic Revival-style church was founded by King Solomon as a mission in 1859, under the name of Mount Pleasant Baptist Association. Drive-by tours only. […]
Southaven, MS
Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson, in addition to motorcycle sales and service plus riding classes offers thousands of gift items from shirts and jackets to jewelry, collectibles and more. Also featured is a huge outdoor patio with a concert stage beneath the […]
Lake Cormorant, MS
Memphis Minnie, born Lizzie “Kid” Douglas in 1897, is considered by many to be the best female blues singer of all time. She received her first guitar in 1905 as a Christmas present and was among the first twenty performers […]
Vicksburg, MS
Two-story brick Romanesque Revival-style church where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in the summer of 1964. Drive-by tours only. […]
Southaven, MS
Located just south of Memphis in Southaven, Mississippi, the Veterans Park honors all of our national heroes from the Revolutionary War to those presently serving. The area boasts a beautiful lake, picnic tables and fourteen bronze plaques—representing each war or […]
Hernando, MS
DeSoto County’s oldest cemetery, established in 1836. By the time of the last major yellow fever outbreak in 1878, there were hundreds of graves, many or most unmarked today. Only six monuments date after 1900. […]
Greenville, MS
Belmont Plantation, Est 1857 is the last antebellum mansion along the river in the Mississippi Delta, standing at over 9,000 square feet. The house and the grounds have undergone an extensive restoration and all rooms are available for weddings, events, tours, B&B […]
Greenville, MS
This unique structure originally served as the State of Mississippi Exhibit in the 1984 New Orleans World’s Fair. Today it’s also home to unique Delta exhibits, including a famous frog and our nationally renowned writers. Stop in and stay a […]
Lake Cormorant, MS
The Edgefield site consists of three conical earthen mounds arranged on a northwest-southeast axis. Much of the surrounding soil has been removed for use in levee construction, making the mounds appear taller than they are. Archaeological excavations in Mound A […]
Southaven, MS
Edmondson Cemetery was originally organized in 1844 as Pisgah Presbyterian Church. Land was donated by William Campbell Edmiston for a cemetery next to the church building, which was built on what is today called Stateline Road or Main St. The […]
Hernando, MS
This extensive library is available to visitors Monday through Wednesday from 10:00am to 2:00pm and Thursday and Friday, by appointment only. Referral to local researchers for private research is also available. […]
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