Category: The Southeast/Southwest
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Exploring Mississippi’s Aviation Heritage: The Brown Condor and Beyond
In the heart of Gulfport, Mississippi, lies a treasure trove of aviation history and inspiration: the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. Boasting a sprawling 33,000-square-foot facility, this museum is a testament to the remarkable achievements of aviators and astronauts from the Magnolia State. At the core of its exhibits is the Tuskegee Gallery, a poignant tribute…
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Tomato Museum
As you are driving south on I-55, approximately thirty miles south of Jackson, Mississippi, nearing the Crystal Springs Exit 72, a sign on the side of the highway boasts of having a tomato museum in town. Your curiosity may stir as you wonder how the city of Crystal Springs got its name, and you may…
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The Miss-Lou Military Museum
The Miss-Lou Military Museum and Veterans Welcome/Information Center opened in Natchez on Nov. 12, 2023, at 107 Jefferson Davis Blvd. The museum is operated by the Home With Heroes Foundation Inc., a private non-profit organization helping and honoring veterans and their loved ones. The hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and…
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Teddy Bear Museum
The Teddy Bear House Museum returns visitors to the magical wonder of childhood. Initially housed in the New Orleans home of Rick Lenart and Cornel Jeansonne, the duo recognized the need for more space and a permanent home and relocated the teddy bear collection to Picayune, Mississippi. Why Mississippi? On November 14, 1902, President Teddy…
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Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
In the bygone era from 700 to 1730, the lands of southwest Mississippi cradled the Natchez Indian community. Their harmonious existence was abruptly disrupted when French forces coerced them from their ancestral home . Through the centuries, the Great Sun’s Mound and the Temple Mound stood as silent witnesses to the ebb and flow of…
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Museum of Jewish Experience
Crafted by the visionary architect H.A. Overbeck from the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, and erected with meticulous care in the years 1904-05, this resplendent synagogue emerged as a triumphant revival of Classicism in the realm of Mississippi’s religious architecture, breaking a nearly three-decade hiatus. Bearing a striking resemblance to Overbeck’s masterwork, the 1906 Hebrew…
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Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home and Library
Jefferson Davis came to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1877 to write his memoirs. He visited childhood friend Sarah Dorsey, who showed him the perfect place to write, her east cottage at Beauvoir. Dorsey had bought the property she named Beauvoir due to its beautiful view from Madison County planter James Brown, who obtained the…
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Amos Deason Home
Nestled within the charming town of Ellisville, Mississippi, the Deason Home is a timeless testament to the antebellum era. This architectural gem, showcasing the “French Raised Cottage” style reminiscent of Mount Vernon, opens a portal to a bygone era, inviting visitors to explore its rich history and exquisite design. Constructed with meticulous attention to detail,…
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Walter Anderson Museum
Walter Anderson: A Creative Odyssey Through Nature’s Tapestry A visionary painter, potter, and philosopher, Walter Anderson embarked on a creative odyssey that blended his artistic prowess with an unbridled passion for the natural world. Born in 1903, Anderson returned to his Mississippi roots, where he collaborated with his brother at Shearwater Pottery in Ocean Springs.…