History in Mississippi

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Meridian   FEATURED

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The Jimmie Rodgers Museum showcases the legacy of the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, including his music career as well as his timeless treasures and original memorabilia. Private tours are available throughout the week by appointment. […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – 100 Men D.B.A. Hall

Bay St. Louis   FEATURED

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Mississippi Blues Trail – 100 Men D.B.A. Hall Trail Marker Location: Bay St. Louis Marker Front: The 100 Men D.B.A. Hall, a longtime center of African American social life and entertainment, was built in 1922 by the One Hundred Members’ […]

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library

Starkville   FEATURED

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The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, located on the fouth floor of Mississippi State University’s Mitchell Memorial Library, is a rich collection of items related to the 18th president of the United States. Established in 2012, it houses over 15,000 […]

A guitar, cowboy boots, and cowboy hat in sepia tone.

Mississippi Country Music Trail – Country Music Comes of Age

Meridian   FEATURED

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Mississippi Country Music Trail–Country Music Comes of Age Trail Marker Location: Meridian Marker Front: Meridian’s Jimmie Rodgers Day festivals of the 1950s, the first held May 26, 1953, became known as National Country Music Days, marking a turning point in […]

Melrose

Melrose

Natchez   FEATURED

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One of the best preserved historic estates in the Deep South, Melrose is a 15,000 square feet mansion situated on 80 acres in Natchez. The home is said to reflect “perfection” in its Greek Revival design. The estate is part […]

Rosalie Mansion

Rosalie Mansion and Gardens

Natchez   FEATURED

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Built in 1823, Rosalie Mansion is a stunning pre-Civil War estate in Natchez that is open for tours daily. The home’s elegant design inspired many of the grand Greek Revival homes that define Natchez today. During the Civil War, one […]

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum

Iuka   FEATURED

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The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum was built in 1870. The Battle of Iuka and its role as the marriage capital of the South are emphasized throughout the museum. The Museum features a Genealogy Library. Its collection of artifacts include […]

Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty House & Gardens

Jackson

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Welty, born in 1909, was a writer of international acclaim. Her home is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in the country. The garden is beautifully reconstructed to the 1925-1945 period. House tours are […]

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Jackson

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This 40-acre complex, located in the heart of the city, brings to life Mississippi’s rich agricultural heritage. A 40,000-square-foot Heritage Center traces the history of agriculture and forestry through an extensive collection of artifacts and lifelike exhibits. Outside, the Fortenberry-Parkman […]

Farish Street

Farish Street Historical District

Jackson

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The district is made up of residences and diverse businesses and was placed the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The district includes over 690 listings in the National Register of Historic Places. There are vernacular architectural examples representing […]