From the proud legacy of Medgar Evers to the powerful present-day Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the history of the movement is here.
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and sacrifices of its peoples.
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, recognized as one of CNN’s 50 States 50 Spots to see, served as the first public school for African American students. It is now the home for thousands of artifacts.
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is one of the first five designated sites on the Mississippi Freedom Trail. Designated a National Monument by the National Park Service, the house belonged to slain Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers and his family. He served as the state’s first field secretary of the NAACP.
Both an archive and museum open to the public, the Margaret Walker Center is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of the African-American experience. Permanent and rotating exhibits are on display.
The campus of Tougaloo College has a storied past and is recognized as “The Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi“ because of the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, justice and America’s promise. Visit Woodworth Chapel on the school's campus.
Explore the Farish Street Historic District, a 125-acre late-nineteenth-century grid-patterned neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is where you'll find over 100 years of rich African-American heritage. Visit the newly renovated Alamo Theater then stop in for a drink or meal at Johnny T’s (formerly known as The Crystal Palace Night Club) where the likes of Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Louis Armstrong once performed. You'll also want to visit Big Apple Inn - a spot frequented by Medgar Evers and other leaders of the movement - for tamales, smokes and pig ear sandwiches.
Other sites will have you singing along at one of our historic churches: Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness, U.S.A. Old Mt. Helm Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church or Farish Street Baptist Church.
Powerful Motivator: Flonzie Brown-Wright
Born in the small town of Farmhaven outside of Canton, Mississippi, Flonzie Brown-Wright is known for her enduring work of challenging stereotypes, educating others, and making important inroads for minority communities close…
Beacon of Hope: Reena Evers-Everette
We learn from the past to inspire a brighter future.
Illuminating The Way at Eighty-Three: Joan Trumpauer Mullholland
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was born in Washington, DC, in 1941 and has lived and worked in the Virginia and DC areas her entire life. A part of her heart is here in…
Civil Rights Profile: Hezekiah Watkins
One can say Hezekiah Watkins' pursuit of Civil Rights has come full circle, and it all began when he was just a 13-year-old boy growing up in a quiet neighborhood in Jackson.
A Conversation With Dr. Robert Smith
Lovingly known as “Dr. Bob,” Dr. Robert Smith is nationally recognized for his leadership in founding the Medical Committee for Human Rights during Freedom Summer of 1964, and is one of Mississippi’s…
Historic Landmark Theatre
The Alamo is located in the historic Farish Street District. The present structure recently underwent a complete renovation. The first structure was located on Farish Street in the 100 block across from…
Civil Rights Historic Site
Established in 1961, the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) unified the efforts of civil rights organizations in Mississippi, including SNCC, CORE, SCLC, the NAACP and other groups. Focused on voter registration and…
125-Acre Historically Black Business District
The 125-acre district is made up of residences and diverse businesses and was placed the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The district includes over 690 listings in the National Register…
Site of 1961 Freedom Riders Arrest
In the heart of downtown Jackson, you’ll find the Greyhound Bus Station, where nine Freedom Riders arrived in May 1961. That summer, over 300 people were arrested for integrating the public transportation…
Dedicated to Music Educator Kermit Holly, Sr.
Located in the historic Farish Street District, the Hill-Holly Building, a two-story classic revival brick building, was built around 1903 by Thomas Hill, uncle of Kermit Wells Holly, Sr. The Building served…
“Institute for Study of History, Life and Culture of Black People”
An outstanding Twentieth Century African-American, the late Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander had a 50-year career as a published writer. Dr. Alexander received the National Education Association Senior Fellowship Award for Lifetime Achievement…
Home of Slain Civil Rights Leader, Wed-Fri-Sat Tours
Evers was the first field secretary for the NAACP in Jackson at the time of his death, June 12, 1963. The small house and site of his assassination, and the neighborhood of…
City Library Featuring Bronze Sculpture of Civil Rights Leader
This city library located in Evers’ former neighborhood, along with the street on which it sits, was renamed in memory of Medgar Evers. A life- sized bronze statue of Evers was erected…
Experience the Power of the Movement
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. Through eight interactive exhibits the museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement…
Explore Jxn’s Connection to the Civil Rights Story
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a comprehensive depository of artifacts portraying African-American Misissippians’ experience in the fields of history, art, music and literature. The museum was originally Smith Robertson Elementary…
HBCU With Historic Campus, Art
Tougaloo College is a private, coeducational, historically black four-year liberal arts, church-related, but not a church-controlled institution. It sits on 500 acres of land on West County Line Road on the northern…
Jackson served as a drum major for many moments in history that had a significant impact on the scope of America. Spend a day, or a week, with us and we guarantee you'll leave feeling uplifted and enriched by the experience.
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