Driving Tour through 3 historic districts highlighting almost every style of Southern architecture. Free maps available at the Visitors Bureau office.

Mississippi Blues Trail Marker: Aberdeen Blues, featuring three blues men from this area: Bukka White, Howlin Wolf and Albert King.

Colorful backdrop to the Blues Trail marker, the mural is an artistic rendering of Aberdeen bluesmen: Bukka White, Albert King and Howlin’ Wolf. By Mississippi artist Cristen Barnard. Drive-by.

Self-Guided Driving Tour has 15 stops significant to black history in Aberdeen. This trail focuses attention on African-Americans who made their start in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Brochures available online and the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau.

Covered pavilion, picnic area, playground, sandy beach, volleyball and basketball courts. Hiking trail, fishing areas, boat ramp and dock, restrooms. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway scenic overlook.

This historic courthouse was built in 1912 and features marble staircase, mosaic tile floor and Tiffany-Stained glass dome skylight. National Register of Historic Places & Mississippi Landmark Building. Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Center for the arts hosts live productions and current movies every weekend. Built in 1937, this renovated Art Nouveau-style theater, with original ticket booth and neon marquee, is an Aberdeen icon. Admission.

Nationally known for its historical materials, it houses volumes of genealogical research. Home to the F.S. McKnight Photographic Collection containing over 14,000 photos dating 1890s - 1930s. Mon - Thu, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri - Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

One of the oldest historically African-American churches in the area. Rebuilt in 1921, church records precede the turn of the 20th century. Open year- round. By appointment. Free. Donations accepted.

c. 1850. Completely restored Greek Revival mansion. Many original furnishings and memorabilia. By appointment. Admission.

c. 1850. Beautiful antebellum home, furnished with antiques and features an unusual staircase. Weddings, receptions and special occasions. Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. By appointment. Admission.

Resting place for many pioneers and Civil War veterans, including Jeffrey Forrest, brother of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Beautiful monuments. Brochure guide available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau. Open daily. Free.

c. 1874. Italianate-Victorian home features plaster moldings, extensive collections of quilts, clocks and antiques. By appointment. Admission.

Tour of Aberdeen’s Historic District, including former home of Judge Eugene Octave Sykes. Historic homes and landmarks. Brochures available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau. Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open year-round. Free.

Lifeboat Church, where Howlin’ Wolf sang as a boy, and St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, established in the mid-1800s, combined in the 1960s to form St. Peter’s. By appointment.

Free audio CD featuring an audio driving tour of Aberdeen. Available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau and local antique shops. Open year-round.

Portraits of outstanding citizens that have left an impactful legacy, through their tireless contributions to their beloved Aberdeen.

Three birding trails 1.5 miles in length, tree identification trail and six miles of trails for hiking/biking with 2.7 miles of those being handicap accessible. Fishing, boat ramps, pavilions and camping.

Fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and picnic areas. Open year-round.

This 67,000-acre national forest is covered with pine and upland hardwood. Many medium-sized lakes are located within the forest. Popular for hunting deer and turkey.

This museum is now housed in the town’s first hospital, built in 1916. In 1976, it became Amory’s Bicentennial project and was converted to a museum. Tue - Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed major holidays. Free admission.

48,000-acre refuge consisting of bottomland and upland forests. Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, photography and wildlife observation. Group educational programs available by appointment.

Built in 1939 and still in operation. Houses a New Deal wooden relief of “Lumbermen Rolling a Log.” Installed in 1941 by Peter Dalton honoring Carthage’s ties to the logging industry. Mon - Tue and Thu - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Wed, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Sat, 9 - 11 a.m.

Breathtaking views nestled in lush groves, the park offers camping pads, pool, playground, bathhouses, laundry area, pavilion and nature trail. Nightly and permanent RV sites.

Built in 1936 by J.R. Flint Construction, the courthouse serves as a landmark in downtown Carthage. Designed by architect E.L. Malvaney, the courthouse is a Mississippi Landmark. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fishing, swimming, trails, playground, boat ramp, covered pavilion, picnic tables, grills, comfort station, bathhouse and RV hookups.

Offering a true connection to nature and the great outdoors, Low Head Dam is equipped with RV sites with water, electricity, dump station, picnic tables, comfort station and boat ramp.

Located on the west bank of the Chunky River, a Mississippi designated scenic stream. Offering shaded, spacious campsites, onsite canoe and kayak rental. Trading Post offers area history.

Christmas tree farm, sleigh rides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, animal park and pig races. Oct: Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 1 - 5 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day, 1 - 5 p.m.; After Thanksgiving: Thu - Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun, 1 - 5 p.m.

Explore Chunky River by canoe or kayak. Offering put-in and take-out services. Open weekends and holidays. Call for availability and float times.

c. 1848. Home has remaining in the same family for eight generations, and many of the fine furnishings are original to the house. By appointment. Admission.

Columbus Air Force Base has trained pilots since World War II. Once home of the B-52 bomber, it graduates hundreds of Air Force pilots annually.

Historic home tours are available daily. Drop by or call the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center for antebellum homes year-round tour schedules. Mon – Sat, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

c. 1867. African-American church established in Lowndes County following the Civil War. The congregation met beneath a large tree prior to building in 1908. By appointment.

The trail begins at Main St. and winds along the Tombigbee River with 4.4 miles of walking and biking paths. It offers two pavilions, bathrooms, benches, bike racks and picnic tables. Daily, dawn to dusk. Open year-round.

Honors and recognizes those who died in military battles and the many who lived through them. Open year-round. Mon - Thu, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free.

A campground with 100 RV, ten primitive sites. Mountain biking, wildlife viewing area, activity area, boat launch, fishing, nature trail, picnic, water playground and more.

Located on the SW corner of the MUW campus in the Art and Design Building. Gallery: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m, except major holidays. Call for summer hours, May - Aug. Free. Open to the public.

The first free public school in Mississippi, Franklin Academy of Columbus opened its doors in 1821 on this site. The school remains open for students today.

Burial site of four Confederate generals and more than 2,000 Civil War soldiers. Site of America’s first Memorial Day observance in April 1866. At Friendship Cemetery, visitors will find the burial site of soldiers from every battle between the War of 1812 to the Bosnian Conflict, and can view the burial site of two Mississippi governors. A Jewish section is also represented in the cemetery. Daily, 7 a.m. - sunset.

c. 1843. Isaac Williams, a skilled laborer, and his brother Thomas, a blacksmith, free men of color, settled in the area and built this raised cottage. Drive-by.

Where the Mississippi Legislature met during the Civil War after the city of Jackson fell to Union forces. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed all federal/state holidays.

State-of-the-art race facility featuring a .375 mile dirt oval track.

c. 1833. The oldest African-American Baptist church in northeast Mississippi. By appointment.

Conference center with meeting space, lodging, a museum and nature trails located on 190 acres of secluded forest land with impressive scenery along the bluffs of the old Tombigbee River.

Built in 1954, R.E. Hunt was an African-American high school during a time when segregation and racism plagued society. Today, it is a museum and cultural center and a MS Historic Landmark. Tue, 1 - 5 p.m.

Final resting place of Columbus' first African-American city councilman and Lowndes County's first African-American state senator. Drive-by.

104-mile scenic byway: Hwy. 45 in Columbus, birthplace of playwright Tennessee Williams, to Tupelo and the Elvis Presley Birthplace, to Hwy. 78 for stops in Oxford and Holly Springs.

c. 1856. Considered one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in Mississippi. By appointment with two-day advance scheduling. Admission.

Art gallery featuring sculptures, jewelry and paintings by various artists on exhibit year-round, and a sales gallery. Tue - Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Originated under a brush arbor by Christian slaves. In 1821, the land for the church was chartered. Original church was demolished and re-erected at present location in 1886, then remodeled in 1942. Drive-by.

Activity area (day use only), boat launch, fishing, sailing, water skiing and picnic area.

c. 1847. Built by Maj. Thomas Blewett. Once the residence of Confederate Gen. Stephen D. Lee, it is now a museum exhibiting Civil War collections. Available for wedding and reception rentals. Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission.

c. 1837. Combination of Federal and Greek Revival features adorn this classically designed four-story home with porches on three sides and 14 Doric columns. By appointment. Admission.

Museum highlights the uniqueness of this 234-mile stretch of waterway that connects Middle America with the Gulf of Mexico at Mobile, AL. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Museum: Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat by appointment

c. 1875. Tour the Victorian first home of playwright Tennessee Williams. The home is now a welcome center offering tours and information about Columbus and the surrounding area. Mon - Sat, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m

c. 1877. Historic marker shows the site of the first free school for African-Americans in Columbus. Drive-by.

Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women was the first public college for women in America. The campus boasts 23 buildings. National Register of Historic Places. Mon - Fri, except major holidays.

c. 1843. Two-story Greek Revival town house exhibiting six paneled, square columns at the edge of a wooden porch. By appointment. Groups welcome. Admission.

250-acre lake offering great freshwater fishing, water skiing, hiking, camping, picnicking and a white sand beach for swimming. Open year-round.

Chartered in 1982, the museum is available for tours by appointment. Heritage Day is the first Saturday in November each year.

One of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast, with 180 acres of recreational development including 44 RV campsites, tent camping area, boat launches, bath house, picnic areas and pavilions.

This veterans memorial walkway contains more than 950 engraved bricks. Located at the old courthouse on beautifully landscaped grounds. Open year-round. Free.

c. 1790. Run by a water turbine wheel, the mill can grind 32 bushels of corn or wheat per hour. Current wheel placed into operation in 1880. Opry on Saturday nights, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

A 65-ft. waterfall was used as the power source for a gristmill. Natural wildlife refuge, picnic area, hiking trails, cabin and swimming, plus primitive camping. Gift shop. Open year-round. Admission.

Lovely old Confederate cemetery adjoining Enterprise Cemetery. Open year-round. Dawn to dusk. Free.

Over 178,000 acres managed for wildlife, timber and recreation, picnicking, camping, hunting, hiking and fishing. Visit Marathon and Shongelo Lakes, Shockaloe Horseback Riding Trail and Bienville Interpretive Trail.

Grassland oasis in the midst of Bienville National Forest, controlled to protect the unique habitat and its unique soil conditions. Abundant wildflower displays in late spring and summer. Call for appointment. Free.

French Camp memorabilia and artifacts displayed in a renovated log cabin museum originally built in 1855.

French Camp memorabilia and artifacts displayed in a renovated log cabin museum originally built in 1855.

Est. 1812. Mid-1800s log cabins, museum, sorghum mill, thrift store, visitor center, gift shop and Council House Café. Also features an antebellum home, c. 1846 - 1848.

Historic dogtrot cabin which serves as visitors center, gift shop and showplace for arts and crafts. Daily, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Largest astronomical observatory in Mississippi. Solar system models, planetarium, meteorite exhibit and astronomy education resource center. Monthly public programs. By appointment.

c. 1884. General mercantile store with antiques and groceries. Grab a bite to eat in the new 1884 Café. Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Built in 1897, this majestic courthouse anchors the historic downtown business district. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a Mississippi Landmark. Working hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A historical site from the early 1800s once owned by David Choate that provides artifacts and information about early life and travel along the original trace.

The Genealogy Room at the Attala County Library contains materials, books and publications that assist in tracking family histories. This collection is known to be the second largest collection in the state. By appointment.

Sports complex for baseball, softball and soccer. The public park offers a walking track, exercise equipment, and pavilion for private parties.

Visitors will find a 9 hole disc golf course, tennis courts, walking track, playground, amphitheater, pavilion for a fun day in the park.

The historical downtown area provides beautiful homes, buildings, and a welcoming atmosphere to shop and dine.

A welcomed stop introducing visitors to the town of Kosciusko while gathering information about the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

c. 1899. A 100-year-old structure built in Romanesque Revival style with stunning stained-glass windows. The building incorporates a Delta Gamma room with founders’ portraits. By appointment.

Entertain the senses and enjoy finding and photographing the beautiful murals throughout downtown Kosciusko.

Kosciusko is the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey. The area provides signage and information on her home and first stage experience.

Home of the original springs on the old Natchez Trace. Park hosts a statue of our namesake, community information, as well as a water feature representing the natural springs along the original Natchez Trace.

Collection of restored antique fire equipment including late 1700 hand pumpers, hose reels, horse drawn ladder wagons and more. Established by W.A. "Bill" Taylor, Jr. with the purpose of promoting an appreciation of fire fighting history, a love and respect for our American heritage, the spirit of volunteerism and an awareness of community fire safety. By appointment.

Natural spring that pours out 500 gallons of pure spring water every hour.

Tennis courts, baseball fields, walking track, playground, and rodeo/horse shows.

Family-owned resort with restaurant, conference center, motel, cabins and RV campground. Activities include fishing, tennis, swimming and boat rentals.

Located in the Winston County Library, the room contains materials, books and publications that assist in researching family histories. Visit website for hours.

The district features beautiful antebellum homes built as early as the mid-1800s.

A memorial in tribute to community resilience and in loving memory of those who last their lives in the tornado of April 2014.

48,000 acres of forest land occupied by deer, turkey, quail and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, which relies on the refuge for its existence in central Mississippi. Visitor center and scenic driving route.

Unveiled July 4, 1921, the monument pays tribute to veterans of the Confederacy, the Spanish American War and World War I. Each face on the monument honors a different group of local heroes.

Historic theatre constructed in 1923 that now hosts cultural and live events such as a Christmas show for Grammy-award winner, Carl Jackson. Under construction.

A picturesque landmark for motorists entering Louisville on Hwy. 14 West.

Take a trip through history. A comprehensive tour book is available. The Chamber of Commerce has directions, pictures and historical information.

Built as a jail in 1907, the Romanesque building was restored in 1984 to house the headquarters of the Noxubee Library Systems. Won the 1984 Award of Merit for adaptive restoration. Mon - Tue and Thu - Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Brightly decorated carousel horses created by talented hands of local and regional artists and placed in prominent places around the city. Self-guided tour.

Family friendly 1/8-mile drag strip with a high energy environment, entertainment, and fun for everyone. Open Friday and Saturday nights March through November, weather permitting.

19th-century resting place for Meridian’s early, largely mercantile Jewish community. Burials date back to 1860s. Monuments and markers are fine examples of Victorian funerary art. Orthodox and Reform cemeteries.

State-of-the-art shooting sports facility featuring a 12-station sporting clay range and a skeet/trap/five-stand overlay course. Equipment rental available. Proceeds support Boy Scouts of America-Choctaw Area Council.

City owned, this example of urban forestry features three lakes, nature trails, jogging and walking tracks, biking, horseback riding trails and fishing. Free. Open year-round. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Meridian Civil Rights Trail acknowledges our painful past and celebrates those who fought the battles. The trail features markers with QR codes which access a short video about each location.

Meridian's Civil War history comes to life on this interactive trail. Ten sites throughout the area feature markers with QR codes which access a short video about each location.

140-mile scenic byway begins in Meridian, birthplace of Jimmie Rodgers, the “Father of Country Music,” heads north on Hwy. 45, then on Hwy. 25 to Fulton, birthplace of Tammy Wynette.

Organized in 1891, First Union is the site of 1960s civil rights organizational meetings and a visit from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Marker 17 on the Meridian Civil Rights Trail. By appointment.

c. 1886. The Frank W. Williams home, project of the Meridian Restorations Foundation, features Queen Anne Victorian architecture, with stained glass, oak paneling, parquet floors and detailed gingerbread. Jan.: By appointment only; Feb. - Nov. 19: Tue. - Sat., 10 am - 4 p.m.; Nov. 20 - Dec.: 30 Trees of Christmas, Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day.

Sonny Montgomery served as U.S. Representative from 1967 - 1997. A veteran and champion of military issues, he authored the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Located in Magnolia Cemetery.

A rare two-row stationary Dentzel menagerie carousel. Museum-quality artwork. Rides are 50 cents per person. National Landmark. Daily, Jun and Jul, 1 - 5 p.m.; Sat only, Nov - Mar, 1 - 5 p.m.; Sat - Sun, Aug - Oct and Apr - May, 1 - 5 p.m.

Jump, climb, race, and throw your way through 93,000 sq. ft. of indoor adventure, featuring climbing walls, rope course, jump tower, giant trampolines, go carts, laser tag, ninja course, and ax throwing.

James Chaney, a Meridian native, was one of three CORE-COFO workers slain in Neshoba County in June 1964 during the turbulent Civil Rights Era. The deaths brought national attention of Civil Rights issues in Mississippi. Marker 18 on the Meridian Civil Rights Trail.

Meridian's largest playground. Built by community volunteers and designed with all your favorite playground equipment plus inclusive features to accommodate children of all abilities.

Gravesite of American music legend and the “Father of Country Music.”

Honoring the Father of Country Music, Meridian native Jimmie Rodgers. The museum displays the original guitar of "The Singing Brakeman" and other memorabilia of his life and career.

Located inside the Meridian Regional Airport, the pictorial tribute is dedicated to the memory of the Key Brothers, two Meridian residents who set a world flight endurance record.

One of the finest equestrian facilities in Mississippi, featuring large riding arena and warm up arena, with stalls and RV hook ups available. Located adjacent to Bonita Lakes Equestrian Trails.

Once a popular resort, Lauderdale Springs became a Confederate hospital and cemetery. Markers pay tribute to 1,020 Confederate and 80 Union soldiers, although local historians believe no Union troops are actually buried there. Marker nine on the Meridian Civil War Trail. Daily, dawn to dusk.

Marion C.S.A. Cemetery pays tribute to 170 Confederate soldiers who were killed in the Civil War. 47 of them have been identified and listed on a granite stone. Marker #8 on the Meridian Civil War Trail.

Meridian's oldest cemetery contains grave sites of the first white settler Richard McLemore, victims of the 1871 race riot and victims of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878. Marker eight on the Meridian Civil Rights Trail.

One of the South's oldest subscription-based community theaters, founded in 1932. Meridian Little Theatre presents large-scale musicals, contemporary plays, Broadway and Off-Broadway productions from Oct - May.

Housed in a Carnegie Library built in 1912-13, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. Features rotating exhibitions, collections and special events. Wed - Sat, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For over five decades, Meridian Symphony Orchestra has brought arts and culture to East Mississippi, offering a variety of musical performances, from classical to family favorites.

c. 1858. Merrehope is a stately, 20-room Victorian mansion, restored and furnished by the Meridian Restorations Foundation, Inc. It features unusual woodwork and handsome columns, mantels and stairway. Part of the home was used as headquarters for Confederate Gen. Leonidas Polk, and it was spared by Union Gen. William T. Sherman. This home is adjacent to the historic Frank W. Williams Home. Jan.: By appointment only; Feb. - Nov. 19: Tue. - Sat., 10 am - 4 p.m.; Nov. 20 - Dec. 30: Trees of Christmas, Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. 1 pm - 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day.

Walk of Fame honoring Mississippi’s artists and entertainers. Features stars for Elvis, William Faulkner, Morgan Freeman, B.B. King, Jimmie Rodgers, Sela Ward, Tennessee Williams and more. Stars continually added.

Opened April 2018, the MAX is a world-class interactive facility dedicated to celebrating and honoring the lives and works of legendary Mississippi artists across all genres.

MCM combines specific learning objectives with play in informal learning environments. Exhibits focus on health and nutrition, literacy, and STEM, along with cultural arts and East Mississippi heritage.

Restoration of the Soulé Steam Feed Works industrial site. This turn-of-the-20th-century factory built steam engines and includes a blacksmith shop, foundry and belt-driven machine shop. Two tours daily: Tue - Fri, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Additional hours by appointment.

c. 1889. Enjoy a premier performance in this stunning Victorian grand opera house theater. Also home of the Meridian Symphony. Call for a complete list of events and ticket information.

The tribute to Meridian's railroad history. A beautiful fountain features a cog from the Soule Steam Feed Works. The area filled with walkways, landscaping and a community garden.

Activity area, boat launch, fishing, picnic area, sailing, water skiing and swimming. Birding: bald eagles Oct - Apr, rare white pelicans Dec - Mar. Check website for area regulations affected by hunting seasons.

Fun for the whole family, this indoor trampoline park and state-of-the-art adventure zone features an arcade, virtual reality area, laser tag, and bowling. Party packages available.

Historic cemetery containing the graves of John Ball and Lewis Ragsdale, founders of the city of Meridian; Emil and Kelly Mitchell, king and queen of all the gypsies in the United States; and a Confederate burial mound. Marker four on the Meridian Civil War Trail.

Two-acre day-use area built around a memorial to Gen. Sam Dale, a 19th-century frontiersman and patriot. Picnic area and covered pavilions. Open year-round.

Organized in 1884 and located at this site since 1912. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke here during the Civil Rights Era. Marker 11 on the Meridian Civil Rights Trail. Open year-round. By appointment. Free.

Scenic motorcycle byway on State Hwy. 45 near Meridian running to northern state line. Beautiful hill country and farming lands. Mostly four lane.

Dating back to 1923, the Moorish Revival-style theater features original tunnels, catacombs and fall-out shelter from the Cold War. Currently it is a venue for live music, theatrical performances, movies and more. Guided tours available by appointment only. Admission.

c. 1894. A pioneering public school, Wechsler was Mississippi's first brick public school for African-Americans built with public funds. Marker 13 on the Meridian Civil Rights Trail.

Historic hospital where wounded Confederate soldiers were housed after getting off the train from Vicksburg, MS. Marker on National Register of Historic Places.

100 Confederate soldiers are buried in this family cemetery. Historical marker. Daily, dawn to dusk.

Depot is located on the site of Grierson's Raid on Newton Station, April 24, 1863. Open for tours.

This planter's cottage was built in 1861 and is situated on the route Union General Grierson took through Newton in 1863. The Mississippi Landmark is now open after renovation overseen by the Newton Historical Cultural Commission, Inc.

Cemetery on 87 picturesque acres, and visitors may drive through from dawn until dusk.

Established in 1934, the Roxy served as a movie house until 1978. It now houses the Newton Theatre company. Productions come alive throughout the year on its original stage.

Identified and marked sites of the battle that took place on February 22, 1864. Dawn to dusk. Drive-by.

Burial site of Confederate Brig. Gen. William Feimster Tucker. Daily, dawn to dusk.

Soldiers who died in Civil War battles of Okolona, Baldwyn, Corinth and Shiloh are laid to rest here. Daily, dawn to dusk.

Driving tour of buildings and homes in the historical district.

Take part in the journey toward freedom, paved by sacrifice, pain, suffering and even death. Experience the places and people who brought freedom and equality to Neshoba County.

An activity area, a bathhouse, a boat ramp, developed camping (21 sites), primitive camping, fishing, a nature trail, picnic areas and an RV dump station. Indian mission site.

Through cultural exhibits, historical collections and an on-site gift shop, the Chahta Immi Cultural Center offers visitors a glimpse into the distinct tribal culture and heritage of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Tours of the center and Tribe available upon request, contact 601.663.7532. Tue - Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission.

One of the most modern water park facilities of its kind. It covers 23 acres and features eight acres of glistening water and white sand beaches in a lush, resort-like atmosphere. 13 waterslides, wave pool, lazy river and a four-lane racing slide are here.

The church is on the site of an Indian mission founded by Dutch priests in 1884. By appointment.

Headquarters of the Tribal Government, Chahta Immi Cultural Center, residential/school area and the Pearl River Resort with two casino-hotels, two championship golf courses and a water park.

In 1964, three voting-rights activists came to investigate the burning of the church and were murdered. Their deaths provoked national outrage and led to the first successful federal prosecution of a civil rights case in Mississippi.

Built by the prehistoric ancestors of the Choctaw, Nanih Waiya is a mound located between the Bogue Chitto and Crystal Ridge communities. As a sacred site, tours are by appointment only.

c. 1889. National Register of Historic Places. Site of the week-long Neshoba County Fair each summer. Harness racing, political speeches, rides, music and entertainment. “Mississippi’s Giant House Party.”

c. 1906. Renovated historic depot. Open year-round. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Historic homes of Main St. south to Rose St., Holland Ave. and Poplar Ave. Examples of turn-of-the-20th-century architecture. Brochure available at the Chamber of Commerce.

c. 1860. The Philadelphia-Neshoba County Historical Museum was organized in 1992 as a site for preserving the history of Neshoba County and Philadelphia. The museum was built shortly after the Civil War by George Pegram Woodward, on land obtained through the 1830 treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. Mon - Fri. Free.

This family-owned general store was founded in 1907, and is still in operation. The Williams Brothers' Store was featured in National Geographic in 1939 as a source of everything from “needles to horse collars,” and while the merchandise has been modernized, the building still has the same old-style charm. Mon - Sat, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The park consists of 1,000 acres of rustic beauty and a 450-acre lake. The park has cabins, camping, water sports, hiking, beaches and winding scenic drives.

Booklet for a self-guided tour of Clarke County.

Memorial to Confederate soldiers who died at Texas Field Hospital and soldiers from the Civil War battles of Corinth, Iuka and Shiloh.

Historic courthouse built in the Neoclassical design. Houses county records dating from 1912. Impressive war memorial on grounds. Open year-round. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free.

Located on the original Jacob Giles Plantation, dating from 1825. Designated a state historical cemetery. Daily, dawn to dusk.

Guided tour allows visitors to see how wine, juices and jellies are produced from local muscadine grapes. By appointment only.

Rocks, fossils, a triceratops skull and a sabertooth tiger head are among the exhibits. Call to schedule tours, presentations and fossil excursions. By appointment.

A guided store showcases the making of Mississippi State University cheese. Cheese products, salsa, peanut butter, peanuts and MSU ice cream are sold in the gift shop. Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed during regular university holidays. Group tours by appointment.

The John Grisham Room is a beautifully appointed exhibit, presentation and conference suite on the third floor of Mitchell Memorial Library. The Room was dedicated on May 4, 1998, and provides a place where people may view materials and memorabilia from the writings and achievements of bestselling author, former Mississippi legislator and MSU alumnus John Grisham. Rotating exhibits offer visitors a glimpse into the best-selling author’s creative process. Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Groups of 10 or more, contact in advance.

Aquaculture Research Center, Cobb Archaeology Museum, Cheese Factory, Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum, John Grisham Room, MSU Arboretum, MSU Veterans’ Memorial Rose Garden, South Farm, School of Veterinary Medicine, Dunn Seiler Museum. Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. By appointment. Free.

48,000 acres feature fishing, hiking, bird watching, and public hunting land. A haven for waterfowl and occasionally bald eagles.

Established in 1976, the museum is housed in a renovated 1874 Mobile & Ohio railroad depot. The museum offers a rich view of the history and culture of Starkville and Oktibbeha County through a permanent collection of artifacts that provide a window into our community’s bygone era. Tue - Thu, 1- 4 p.m. or by appointment. Free.

Reese Orchard is a family-owned and operated specialty fruit orchard. “U-pick” Oriental persimmons, Asian pears, Aug - Sep; muscadines and scuppernongs, Aug - Oct; and blueberries, Jun - Aug.

The museum showcases over 22,000 pieces of sheet music, records and musical instruments from the late 1890s and early 1990s. Mon - Fri. Free.

Located in MSU's Mitchell Memorial Library, it contains correspondence, research notes, published monographs, artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and memorabilia, by and about the 18th president of the United States.

The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana represents a lifetime of collecting documents, books, artifacts, paintings, and statuary related to the life of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States.

Family operated alpaca farm and store. Needle felting, wet felting, knitting on a loom and crocheting demonstrations available. Individual and group tours welcome. Farm Store, Tue - Sat, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Farm, call for times.

Dedicated to pre-1970 motorcycles, enjoy seeing a 1950 Moto Guzzi and a 1952 Vincent. Currently being restored is a rare 1936 BMW R17. Campground facilities available during the bike rally.

The battle of Ellis Bridge was fought three miles west of West Point along Chuquatonchee Creek on Feb 21, 1864.

History and artifacts of Howlin’ Wolf and the Black Prairie Region. By appointment. Donations accepted.

Kitty Bryan Dill Memorial Parkway is a 3.75-mile paved trail through downtown West Point that links five local parks. Designated as a National Recreational Trail in 2005. Open daily.

Payne Field was used during World War I to train pilots long before the Air Force was founded in 1947. First airport built in Mississippi. Free. Drive-by.

Exhibits tell the story of an important transportation system in the West Point area and offers a look back in time. Thu - Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Town Creek offers 100 sites located on the Tennesse-Tombigbee Waterway.

c. 1852. Built by Col. George H. Young of Georgia, Waverley Plantation Mansion is one of America’s most striking architectural structures. Once the site of a 2,000-acre cotton plantation. Tue - Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission.

Located off the Kitty Dill Walking Trail, includes bowl, vert ramp and grind box/ledge. Playground and Disc Golf located in same park.

The Blue Star Memorial Program honors all men and women who serve in the United States Armed Services.

Ensign William Devotie Billingsley was the first Naval aviator to die in a plane crash in the line of duty. A state historical marker commemorates Billingsley's service.

Passing through Montgomery County is a section of Hwy. 51 known as the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway. Designated in 1913, it runs from Davis' birthplace in Fairview, KY to Davis' last home, Beauvoir, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Historic cemetery dating back to the 1830s is all that remains of the town of Middleton, which was once considered for the state capitol.

Home of Hill Fire, Mississippi's folk life play, and other events. Rental space available.

Roebuck “Pops” Staples, one of the foremost figures in American gospel music as a singer, guitarist, and patriarch of the Staple Singers family group.