Amazing and formative experience. there are some elements that were a little heavy but its expected…read moreespecially since its attatched to the hotel where the MLK assassination occured. What I liked is that it did not only focus on that ... but also traced the history of the civil rights movement in America from the time of the chattel slave trade to current day. PROTIP: there is so much information and so much to see... I suggest you give yourself at least 2 hours when visiting. I made the mistake of going 1.5 hrs before i had to b at the airport and was only able to see the 1st building and even then i felt that i had to rush through towards the end of my time there. The exhibits, sculptures, pieces, and installations were well done and keep you engaged the entire time.

Only Love and Light can conquer their opposites." MLK, 1963…read more Ok that fateful day in 1968. The shots rang out. Who knows why? But for all the wrong reasons we can see the legacy that Martin Luther King left behind. They have dedicated this place to his legacy. Let's go inside the museum. The legacy of his life is outlined here. The strife of the world. This is living history. The vision that he had and what he has done. The quiet proof and all that happened here. The car the way life was set all those days ago. The museum outlines historic events in a difficult way and time when the world was involved in much change. This is a must see..... when you come to Memphis. The mystery and myth of love and light can be seen here . The value is something you cannot put a price on . Freedom! For all! You will learn something here. This self proclaimed leader will shake you . Bring tissues and at least two hours to see the museum. The parking is on street for best results. Again, living history. The speaker box outside on the side walk outlines the "day of." Love and light are what he left.

Cool free museum to check out! Lots of info about Tina Turner and other stuff included in the…read moremuseum. It's free and lots of parking. A good pit stop in the way to Memphis!

Late review from December 2018:…read more The quick pit stop in Brownsville, TN to tour the Tina Turner & Delta Heritage Museums on our way to Nashville did not disappoint! Everyone in my multigenerational family found something of interest. My grandmother beelined straight to the agricultural exhibits. I read all the placards to absorb the rich Mid-South history. My aunt recalled her glory days as a Tina Turner fan as she admired the dresses and jewelry in the exhibits.

This is a terrific museum dedicated to a disaster that has largely been forgotten, lost in the…read moreaftermath of the Civil War. There is a great introductory film, and then several rooms of artifacts and interpretive material about this event, the largest maritime loss of life in American history. The passionate and deeply knowledgeable guide made our visit very special. Highly recommended.

The Sultana: The Greatest Maritime Disaster in US History. Yes,... even worse than The Titanic…read more This disaster received little public attention, as it took place at the end of the Civil War, after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the day after John Wilkes Booth was killed. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. Under the terms of the surrender agreement, POWs were to be freed and sent home as soon as possible. Union prisoners from Andersonville, GA and Cahaba, AL were sent to Vicksburg, MS to ship home up the MS River. The government offered to pay boat owners $5 per enlisted man and $10 per officer transported. The Sultana left Vicksburg on April 24th with more than 2,300 prisoners of war (plus an additional number of crew and passengers and a large shipment of sugar bound for Memphis). It's legal carrying capacity was only 376 passengers. The Sultana had pulled into Vicksburg at about the same time as two other boats (the Pauline Caroll and the Lady Gay); however, those 2 boats left with 0 soldiers. To make matters worse, a boiler had to be patched while in port at Vicksburg. The mechanic warned it would need to be properly fixed once up north. At about 2am on April 27th 1865, the steamboat's boilers exploded. Over 1,800 of the Sultana's +2,300 passengers were killed just north of Marion, Arkansas. The 1,800 people were burned to death, drowned or died of hypothermia. After the disaster, people wanted to determine the cause of the Sultana explosion as well as why it was so overcrowded. Many concluded that Mason, the captain and part owner of the Sultana, bribed Union officers into letting him transport as many freed prisoners as possible so that he would make lots of money; however, Mason was killed in the accident. Captain Frederick Speed, a Union army officer, was found guilty of overcrowding the Sultana. But his verdict was overturned by the army. So in the end, the U.S. Army never punished anyone for the disaster.

Great stop ... about 40 minute walk through - free and very nice way to stretch our legs. There…read morewere multiple small museum's regarding different artists and we really enjoyed the diversion from the drive. Also small gift shop with Tina logo gear !

This one room school, where Tina attended school is about 90 seconds off the interstate behind the…read moreMcDonald's and well worth the stop. There is a small visitor center right next door with bathrooms, so a really convenient stop. The museum had been refurbished and there are paraphernalia, outfits, books, albums, videos and music playing all things Tina Turner. You could see everything in 5 minutes or stay and really read everything in probably 15 minutes. Cool seeing outfits she wore while preforming various tours. Plenty of parking, free admission and a wonderful tribute to a fabulous preformer. I highly recommend.

My spouse and I came here while we were in Memphis. For anyone who is interested in American…read morehistory, especially in the south. This is one spot you will want to check out as this was a house that was used during the underground railroad that runway slaves would come as a safe spot to hide before running off to the northern states. If you are in the area I would highly recommend visited it. [Review #722] (20th Review of 2024)

Stopped here last week and the business profile stated Open Now hours, but the museum grounds and…read morebathrooms in back are in seriously disrepair. Wish we would have had the opportunity to take the tour but this place was closed and I suspect not currently in operation. There are a lot of nice murals in the area, be safe while driving around this area due to horse carriage businesses. Grind City Brewing is nearby, as well. Hope to visit when the Slave Haven museum and tour is open again.

This place was so cool! I've lived in Lexington for almost 10 years and finally took the time to…read morego by and check it out! If you are a fan of 80s / 90s TV and movies, this place is for you! Gabe was the host and was a super cool dude who had a lot of information and knowledge on the cars and their histories! The Fall Guy Truck and the Coyote were some of my childhood favorites! Along with the General Lee of course! Highly recommended for folks in Jackson!!

Something cool and different to do! We checked this out with our friends while visiting Jackson,…read moreand it was pretty awesome; some of the vehicles are the actual ones from some very famous movies and shows (e.g. The Fast and the Furious, Norbit) as well as some clothing and props. The young man at the front was very friendly and personable. There are two giant warehouse buildings and a small outdoor section to view. My husband, who is a huge movie buff, thoroughly enjoyed this! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something to do.

This museum has developed thru the years, the director is committed to its curation and is quite…read moreknowledgeable about the history of Blytheville and Surroundings, with an emphasis on the local Indian cultures, also the director has an impressive formal education background along with many hours of field work.

Such a cool museum, highly recommend if you're heading through town. The curator was very…read moreknowledgeable about local history.

Woodruff-Fontaine House 680 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105…read more This area became known as the Victorian Village, and the main street through the neighborhood was nicknamed "Millionaires Row." Amos Woodruff and his brother came to Memphis from Rahway, New Jersey in 1845 to expand their carriage-making business. In 1870, Amos Woodruff purchased a plot of land for $12,000 and began construction on the mansion which would end up costing the Woodruffs $40,000 to build. Unfortunately, about 12 years later, the yellow fever epidemic forced the Woodruff family to sell the house.l Noland Fontaine purchased the house from the Woodruffs in 1883 for $40,000 and his family lived there until 1929. In 1930, the house was sold to Rosa Lee, who used the house to expand her art school, Lee Memorial Art Academy. The school moved to Overton Park in 1959, and established themselves as Memphis Art Academy, later becoming the Memphis College of Art. The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities saved the house from demolition after 2 years of vacancy, restored the mansion, and then opened its doors as a historic house museum

We arrived on a late, rainy Sunday afternoon - myself and a couple of friends from out of town. The…read moretour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and available to support questions and guidance. We stayed longer than we planned but they never made us feel like we overstayed our welcome. Highly recommended if you enjoy Memphis history or enjoy Victorian homes!

I feel like it is exceedingly rare to have the chance to visit something that combines a historical…read morepop culture figure with a chance to learn something about American history at the same time. The Johnny Cash childhood home and museum complex are such an opportunity. As you drive the roads in little Dyess you can almost see the ghost of the past and get a sense of how hard life must've been for the families that made an attempt to tough it out in this farming community. When you stand in the front yard, and feel the hot air hit your face with the Breeze, you can almost hear the songs that were being sung in the field by the families as they spent their hours working to make ends meet. I was so moved by all the various stories that were available in the little adjacent museum. I encourage you to read the placards, look at the pictures that are available, and try to immerse yourself in this piece of history. The house itself is lovingly maintained of course, and indeed it is very interesting to stand in the space that Johnny Cash stood in as a young boy. I'm so glad I took the time to see this!

Johnny Cash's boyhood home is not far off of the highway in Dyess, Arkansas and as I was heading to…read morea business meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas, I had to stop and see where one of the most iconic singers of his time once called home (and in his heart would probably always consider home). I travel a lot in business and it is cool to come across these finds. If you ever find yourself in Dyess, Arkansas, I would recommend a visit here.