The Gateway to the Delta
The Triangle Cultural Center
In Yazoo County, the heritage of the Mississippi Delta comes to life through Mississippi blues concerts and history, African American heritage, outdoor recreation and unique Delta folklore.
The Early Blues
Yazoo County may be known best for some of the earliest blues contributors in the entire Delta. Skip James, Jack Owens and Tommy McClennan helped spawn a new brand of blues in the early 20th century at places like the Blue Front Café in Bentonia, which still stands today. In fact, it’s the site of famous Mississippi blues concerts such as the Bentonia Blues Festival.
History and Folklore
Thousands of travelers visit Yazoo City for the unique folklore of the town’s Glenwood Cemetery and its famed resident "the witch of Yazoo City." A legend made famous by the books of local author Willie Morris, the author of My Dog Skip, the witch was believed to be responsible for the burning of the entire city in 1904. Ask the locals—they have more recent experiences with the witch.
The county itself saw several Civil War skirmishes, so the cemetery is also a mass grave for confederate soldiers and attracts thousands of Civil War buffs each year.
The Oakes African American Cultural Center, a restored 1800’s home that pays tribute to Yazoo City black history, is listed on both the Mississippi and National Historic Register of Historic Places and is an important stop on the African American Heritage Trail.
www.Yazoo.org
800-381-0662