Founded in 1971, Alcorn is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the United States and the second oldest state supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi.
The Blue Barn Theatre located at 1001 Spencer Drive in Port Gibson, MS 39150, offers live theatre experiences. For inquiries or reservations, you can contact them at 601-437-5216. http://www.claiborneworks.com
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 450 acre park officially opened May 6, 1962. The park is a Civil War battlefield site with two fortifications, picnic areas, hiking trails, observation tower, museum, cemetery, RV and tent camping with showers and laundry facility
Milepost 45.7 – Grindstone Ford/Mangum Mound – Northbound travelers used to consider themselves in wild country once they crossed the ford on Bayou Pierre. Artifacts found here tell about the prehistoric people […]
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 […]
Church Street was originally called Cotton Street, having been named after the Cotton family. Nine, beautiful historic churches are located on Church Street in Port Gibson.
Milepost 61.0 – Lower Choctaw Boundary – This line bounded, north and south, lands taken up by new settlers of the Mississippi country and lands of the Choctaw.
MS Cultural Crossroads, located at 509 Market Street in Port Gibson, Mississippi, is dedicated to creating communities through the power of arts and culture. Visit or call 601-437-8905.
Port 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 […]
Milepost 54.8 – Rocky Springs – A short trail from the upper parking area leads to the old townsite. Camping, picnicking, ranger station, restrooms, phone, and part of the old […]
The Samuel Gibson House, the second home of the founder of Port Gibson, is the oldest existing structure in Port Gibson.
