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See the azaleas bloom amongst historic antebellum homes as Spring Pilgrimage season gets underway in the historic Mississippi towns of Natchez and Columbus. Natchez Spring Pilgrimage | March 16-April 16 Established in 1716, Natchez sits high on a magnificent bluff overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. The historic river city has more than 600 examples of Antebellum […]

Soon after the Vicksburg National Military Park was established in 1899, the nation’s leading architects and sculptors were commissioned to honor the soldiers that had fought in the campaign. The park’s earliest state memorial was dedicated in 1903, and over 95 percent of the monuments that followed were erected prior to 1917. An aging Civil […]

Jackson, Mississippi — October 5, 2019 — The Mississippi Writers Trail celebrated the literary contributions of author Elizabeth Spencer on Saturday with the dedication of a marker during the Carrollton Historic Pilgrimage and Pioneer Day Festival. The Elizabeth Spencer marker is located in front of the Merrill Museum at 601 E. Jackson St. on the […]

Lovers of Literature from far and wide will gather for “Mississippi’s Literary Lawn Party” August 15, 2020, for the sixth annual Mississippi Book Festival, a free expo celebrating the state’s renowned literary scene. Last year’s festival saw more than 7,500 bookworms descend upon the Mississippi State Capitol grounds. Festival planners look to exceed that number […]

Second only to Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is a day where you can get a hall pass for indulging on food. With that said, the easiest way to throw a memorable Super Bowl party……. Food! The Super Bowl is so popular that it garners more fans than any other televised event. Throwing a Super Bowl […]

The rivers and streams in Mississippi offer some of the most serene and scenic adventures you can experience off the grid. Rediscover the great outdoors and make your way to these Top 4 waterway areas. The Mississippi River Paddling the Mighty Mississippi is on many an adventurist’s bucket list. Float out on the Mississippi River […]

Visit any of Mississippi’s 24 state parks and uncover some of the best vacation spots in the world. Whether it’s winding your way down a nature trail or relaxing by an open fire, state parks are some of Mississippi’s best kept secrets. Spring, summer, fall or winter, each park is open year-round for your convenience. […]

With fanfare, the flags of many nations and the respect of the world, the USA International Ballet Competition flourishes. When Jackson hosted its first IBC in 1979, the world was watching. Almost four decades later, the world continues to watch Jackson. Each of our 10 competitions has been different, but all have enriched the USA […]

Crooked Letter has been brewing award winning beer since 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS and is now offering a Full Bar, Grill, Food, Cocktails, Beer and Wine! Website: http://www.crookedletterbrewery.com […]

The best parties tend to just happen—and when they’re really good, people keep coming back. For more than a century, the Neshoba County Fair has been the perfect place to spend the dog days of summer. What started as a meeting of local farmers in 1889 to show livestock and catch up with family and neighbors quickly […]

The temps (and leaves) are dropping as the fall season arrives in Mississippi. Make priceless memories with your loved ones at these family-run farms and pumpkin patches!   Cedar Hill Farms | Hernando This north Mississippi farm is the place to visit to fully fall into fall. With tractor-drawn hayrides, a patch full of pumpkins, […]

Day 1 CLARKSDALE TO MOUND BAYOU–24 miles MOUND BAYOU TO CLEVELAND–10 miles CLEVELAND TO GREENVILLE–36 miles Start your adventure in Clarksdale, the former home of blues greats W.C. Handy, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf. Head for the Clarksdale Station and Blues Alley, the renovated railroad depot that houses the Delta Blues Museum, to […]