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
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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
Angola: Alcatraz of the South
The History of Angola An 8,000-acre plot of land between New Orleans, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi was purchased in 1880 by Confederate Major Samuel James. It was named Angola for the country of origin of the slaves that worked the land shaped by the Mississippi River. Once the existing prisons in New Orleans and Baton Rouge became old and overcrowded, the … [Read more...] about Angola: Alcatraz of the South
Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is one of the biggest attractions in Memphis, Tennessee. Located in a desegregated hotel popular with musicians and celebrities of all races, it was here that an assassin's bullet ended the life of Martin Luther King Jr. A wreath now marks the room that he stayed in while helping with the Sanitation Worker's Strike. The … [Read more...] about Visiting the National Civil Rights Museum
