Tag: African American History
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Mississippi Blues Museum
Mississippi Blues Museum Lower Level of the Fondren Art Gallery & Framing 3242 North State Street Jackson MS 39216 The Mississippi Blues Museum opened on October 5, 2023, proclaiming blues musicians, blues music, and blues culture. Inside, you will find a very relaxing space that includes an art gallery, exhibition and performance space, and art…
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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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Isaac Chapel Rosenwald Historical Museum and Educational Center
The Isaac Chapel Rosenwald Historical Museum and Educational Center began in July 2022 because of a group of restoration committee members. In attendance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were city officials and a few state representatives, along with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. They were there because the community cared about preserving the old…
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The Room
If you traveled one block west of what is known as Five Points in Jackson, Mississippi, you would have seen a building that once served as an industrial uniform operation with “swinging doors that never closed.” When the facility was in operation, approximately 126 women worked around the clock on any given day. The operation…