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
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Celebrating the Holidays at Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is America's largest private home, built for the prestigious Vanderbilt family. It's also one of the most popular attractions in the region and brings in over 1 million visitors every year. It's especially magical during the holiday season when the mansion is transformed into a winter wonderland with large Christmas trees and … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Holidays at Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
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, Andrew … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
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 24, 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
