Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Vicksburg 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 trip for … [Read more...] about 11 Historic Homes in Vicksburg You Can Actually Visit
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7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its music history, but the city has played a much larger role in American history than you might think. The US Colored Troops fought heroically at the Battle of Nashville. The African American residents fought for equality with sit-ins and bus boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement. They contributed influences to American music and … [Read more...] about 7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
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
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
6 Historic Homes in Charleston You Can Actually Visit
Many visitors to Charleston come to see the historic buildings that date back to the early days of the city's founding. While the plantations along the Ashley River are popular, you can also get a look inside some of the lavish homes downtown. While many are private residences, some are now house museums in Charleston, run by the Charleston Museum, Historic Charleston … [Read more...] about 6 Historic Homes in Charleston You Can Actually Visit
