Access at Grove and Hope Streets, traffic light #10. Public access except on Saturday. Evidence of a once robust Jewish community, the cemetery dates back to 1864. A lunette fortification was built on the property by the Confederacy. On May 19 and 22, 1863, it was the site of fierce fighting and bloodshed. In 1864, t...

“The Official Jewelry Designer for Miss Mississippi”, Art & Soul is known for custom jewelry, original artwork, local handicrafts, dramatic wall crosses, and more.Known for their creative vintage embellishments and hand-painted vintage furniture, Art & Soul seamlessly blends old and new styles. Vis...

The oldest single person art gallery in the state. Featuring Southern folk art, contemporary fine art, handmade pottery, hand blown & fused glass, photography, handmade jewelry, and many  blues related items e.g. photos, art, tins. Also highlighted in various mediums are Highway 61 Blues and Elvis. All major credit cards accepted.

A creative adventure into the history of the Mississippi River and the fabulous paddle wheel steamboats that once traveled its mighty waters. Enjoy all the sights and musical sounds within the park and imagine the Mississippi River life that once flourished along these waterways.Hear a historical narration about Vicksburg’s rich history. Expl...

Fine art gallery featuring original paintings, original paintings, original serigraphs, and fine art prints and photographs by nationally recognized Mississippi artist H.C. Porter. The gallery also features other works by comtemporary Southern artists. All major credit cards accepted. Handicapped accessible.

Rich in natural, historical and architectural resources, downtown Vicksburg is a beautiful home to many of our city's oldest and most viable businesses and boasts an exceptional mix of retail shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries, antique shops, service businesses and other attractions. This area truly has retained the charm of the past while ...

Our Town Center Historic District was named a 2012 Best Old House Neighborhood by This Old House Magazine! Yazoo City, originally named Manchester, was incorporated in 1830 and became the county seat of Yazoo County in 1848. The steadily growing river town had a major setback in 1904 when a fire destroyed almost all the town’s commercial b...

Highway 61 occupies an important place in the blues, serving both as a popular lyrical symbol for travel and the actual route by which many artists moved northward. The original route of U. S. Highway 61 that was mapped out in the 1920s ran from downtown New Orleans to Grand Portage, Minnesota, on the Canadian border and connected cities including ...

The Jacqueline House Museum is Vicksburg's only museum for the exclusive study of history and culture of people of African descent in Vicksburg-Warren County area. The collection of over 20,000 items has material in all formats: photographs, books, manuscripts, music, posters, newspapers, and rare ephemera. In addition, the collection houses select...

The LANDERS Center is a multi-facet facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events year-round. The 10,000 seat arena is the home to the Southern Professional Hockey Leagues Mississippi RiverKings. Although the RiverKings serve as primary tenant, the arena can be configured to accommodate concerts with such notable superstars as Carrie Unde...