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
Mississippi
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
Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams was born Thomas Lanier Williams on March 26, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi. His family was connected to Sidney Lanier, the poet from Macon, Georgia, and John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee. His grandfather was the local Episcopal reverend, and the family lived at the rectory. In 1918, the family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where his father … [Read more...] about Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
Opened in July 2019 on the site of a former general store, the Cotton House Hotel is named for Cotton Row, where farmers come to sell their crops in downtown Cleveland, Mississippi. The impeccably designed property is a part of Marriott's Tribute Collection and one of only a handful in the region. It's also the perfect base to explore the rich history of the surrounding … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cotton House Hotel
