Discover the History of Mississippi

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Meridian FEATURED

The Jimmie Rodgers Museum showcases the legacy of the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, including his music career as well as his timeless treasures and original memorabilia. Private tours are available throughout the week by appointment. […]

Melrose

Natchez FEATURED

One of the best preserved historic estates in the Deep South, Melrose is a 15,000 square feet mansion situated on 80 acres in Natchez. The home is said to reflect “perfection” in its Greek Revival design. The estate is part […]

Rosalie Mansion and Gardens

Natchez FEATURED

Built in 1823, Rosalie Mansion is a stunning pre-Civil War estate in Natchez that is open for tours daily. The home’s elegant design inspired many of the grand Greek Revival homes that define Natchez today. During the Civil War, one […]

Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn

Vicksburg FEATURED

Anchuca was first constructed in the late 1820s but was later upgraded with Greek revival styling in the late 1840s by wealthy Vicksburg residents, Jane and Victor Wilson. The home now serves as a bed and breakfast and restaurant. It […]

Cedar Grove Mansion Inn

Vicksburg FEATURED

A magnificent 1840 Greek Revival mansion overlooking the Mississippi River on 5 acres with formal gardens, gazebos, fountains and courtyards. A Union cannonball is still lodged on the parlor wall. Call to schedule a tour. […]

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library

Starkville FEATURED

The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, located on the fouth floor of Mississippi State University’s Mitchell Memorial Library, is a rich collection of items related to the 18th president of the United States. Established in 2012, it houses over 15,000 […]

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum

Iuka FEATURED

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum was built in 1870. The Battle of Iuka and its role as the marriage capital of the South are emphasized throughout the museum. The Museum features a Genealogy Library. Its collection of artifacts include […]

Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum

Clarksdale

Between 1917 and 1932, young Tom “Tennessee” Williams lived with, and then regularly visited his grandparents in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where his grandfather Walter E. Dakin was rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church. The museum is housed in the four upstairs […]

The Belmont

Greenville

Belmont Plantation, Est 1857 is the last antebellum mansion along the river in the Mississippi Delta, standing at over 9,000 square feet. The house and the grounds have undergone an extensive restoration and all rooms are available for weddings, events, tours, B&B […]