Houston Light of Nights – Houston, MS Every Christmas, the downtown area lights up with Christmas decorations. It’s the perfect setting to join a Christmas parade, listen to carolers, and […]
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Chickasaw County Heritage Museum – Houston, MS Visit the museum that celebrates the Chickasaw Indians that once lived in the area. The museum is located at 90 Woodland Cir, Houston, […]
Mississippi Flywheel Festival – Houston, MS The bi-annual Houston Flywheel Festival. Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Flywheel Association, the festival is established towards the end of April and September. This […]
Carnegie Library – Houston, MS & Okolona, MS Visit the 1st Carnegie Library in Mississippi. The Carnegie Library was constructed in 1909. It is the 1st Carnegie Library in Mississippi. […]
In 1818, Gibson Port received Mississippi’s first library charter. In 1914, Miss Harriette Person contributed to the expansion of the library for the community. The Harriette Person Memorial Library is […]
Since 1880, Patton Grocery has been serving the best products in Claiborne County. Started as the first post office at Alcorn A&M College in 1924, it was modified into the […]
The Grand Gulf Military Park sits on a 450-acre landmark, and it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors have access to Fort Cobun and Fort Wade, the […]
The Welcome & Heritage Center, also known as the Bernheimer Building, is operated by the CCWHC, a non-profit organization committed to offering a distinctive cultural and historcal learning opportunity for […]
Read MorePort Gibson Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center: 1601 Historic Church Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150 601-437-4351. The Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center has everything you need for your […]
Formally known as Oakland College, the state converted the former college into an institution for the descendants of former enslaved Mississippi residents. Today, it is known as Alcorn State University, […]
The African American Community of Claiborne County established the longest boycott in U.S. history for a decade from 1966-1977. Successfully obtaining civil rights for everyone, the exhibit pays tribute to […]
Vietnam Veterans Replica Wall Memorial Located at Veterans Park just one mile south of I-22, Exit 87, the memorial is a permanent 300’black granite replica of the wall in Washington, […]
Tupelo’s heritage trails preserve Tupelo’s rich history through the interpretation of major sites on a Chickasaw native American Trail, Civil War Trail and Civil Rights & African American trail. Each […]
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Built circa 1929, The historic Factory is a complex of 11 depression-era factory buildings which have been renovated into one of Tennessee’s most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment venues! Restaurants, antiques […]
The Lotz House is TripAdvisor’s No. 1 rated attraction in Franklin. Lotz House is located in the heart of downtown Franklin at “ground zero” for the Battle of Franklin, which […]
In 1830, Fountain Branch Carter built a brick farmhouse just south of downtown Franklin for his small family. On November 30, 1864, the Battle of Franklin raged across the fields south […]
On November 30, 1864, Carnton was witness to one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Civil War. Everything the McGavock family ever knew was forever changed. Carnton was built […]
Explore the Masters & Makers Trail that winds through the scenic beauty of the Williamson County countryside that bore witness to history and has produced the cherished traditions passed through […]
