Large numbers of Irish immigrants arrived in the American South during the 18th and especially 19th centuries. During the Great Famine, thousands of Irish Catholics arrived in Southern port cities such as Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans. The Scots-Irish settled in the Appalachian Backcountry a century before. For this reason, there's no better region to experience the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Destinations to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
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Literary South: Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 13, 1909, to a schoolteacher and had three brothers. This book-loving household that encouraged her early interest in reading and observation, which would shape her future. She studied at Mississippi State College for Women, the University of Wisconsin, and Columbia University, initially pursuing advertising before … [Read more...] about Literary South: Eudora Welty
Literary South: Alex Haley
Alex Haley was born in Ithaca, New York, on August 11, 1921, but was mostly raised in Tennessee, along with his parents and four siblings. His father worked as a professor at Alabama A&M University. He later attended college at Alcorn State University and Elizabeth City State College before dropping out to spend several years with the U.S. Coast Guard. After World War … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alex Haley
The Sinners Movie Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Following previous collaborations between director Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, the 2025 release Sinners pulls from the history of the Mississippi Delta and puts a spooky spin on it. Set in 1932, twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, both WWI veterans who previously worked for the Chicago Outfit, return to their hometown, Clarksdale. They aim to … [Read more...] about The Sinners Movie Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Jimmy Buffett Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Jimmy Buffett was a singer, songwriter, author, and businessman best known for creating a laid-back, island-inspired lifestyle brand centered around his music and persona. He was born in 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, but spent much of his life in Fairhope and Mobile, Alabama. After a brief stint at Auburn University, he graduated from the University of Southern … [Read more...] about Jimmy Buffett Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
