Like the states of Georgia, Virginia, and Arkansas, Tennessee has left an impact on American history as the home of three past presidents. History buffs should plan their own trip around the Volunteer State to see where past great leaders have walked before the next election! Andrew Jackson, 7th Born March 15, 1767 on the border between North and South Carolina, … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
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Visiting the National Museum of African American Music
Located across the street from the famed Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, is the National Museum of African American Music. The state-of-the-art facility finally highlights the significant role the Black community played in what we consider to be American music. While the museum is in the Music City, known for its ties to country music, it actually spans … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Museum of African American Music
Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
In August of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till arrived in the small town of Money, Mississippi, to stay with his great uncle. Earlier that year, two NAACP workers had been murdered in nearby Belzoni while registering people to vote. School desegregation was also underway. On the 24th, Till and some friends went to Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market for snacks, where Till was … [Read more...] about Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but Florida is blessed with over sixteen that travelers can visit. We've left out the ones that are in open water and not easily accessible. Some are also temporarily closed. You'll find the majority clustered … [Read more...] about 16 Lighthouses to Visit in Florida
8 Places to Learn About the Black History of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the most important places regarding the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also home to Black cultural leaders like filmmaker Tyler Perry, Bronner Bros. beauty brand, and record labels like So So Def. A Grammy museum is in the works for Atlanta, and the Trap Music Museum has exhibits on the genre made famous by the city's musicians. Learn about the … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Learn About the Black History of Atlanta
