Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Natchez, Mississippi, was home to lavish plantations and farms where cotton and other products could be shipped up or downstream to market. Cotton planters became millionaires, but at the cost of enslaved labor. Some of these historic homes in the 300-year-old town are still standing and are open to tours. They're a popular day … [Read more...] about Visiting Natchez Historic Homes and Plantations
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Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Located alongside the Mississippi Museum of History, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson is a must-see museum for all Americans. The state was ground zero for some of the most significant events, both tragic and triumphant. The exhibits focus on the period from 1945 to 1970. What to See at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opened in 2017, the Mississippi … [Read more...] about Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Visiting the Grammy Museum in Mississippi
Following the success of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, the 28,000 square-foot Grammy Museum Mississippi opened in March 2016 to much success. It focuses on the importance of musicians from the state on the world stage. The museum is a significant stop for any music fans visiting the Mississippi Delta. What to See at the Grammy Museum in Mississippi Visitors … [Read more...] about Visiting the Grammy Museum in Mississippi
A Space Lover’s Guide to the South
It's no longer enough just to explore what's here on earth. What's next for us all could be what's beyond the stars: space tourism. While we may not be ready to board shuttles for far-off planets, fans of the cosmos can learn about space flight and admire the stars at many locations throughout the region. Huntsville, Alabama Nicknamed the Rocket City, Huntsville is … [Read more...] about A Space Lover’s Guide to the South
A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
If you're looking to visit only one place for its history tied to the Civil Rights Movement, it should be Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital was at the center of many important events like the bus boycott and is close to other places like Selma and Tuskegee. It's also where people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. made an important impact. Montgomery Civil … [Read more...] about A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
