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    Delta Blues Museum

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Megan E.

    This was an excellent and very thorough museum. They cover a to z and have all sorts of memorabilia including guitars, clothing, jukeboxes, and a recreation of Muddy Waters cabin home growing up. I'm a big Koko Taylor fan and I had no idea I would get to see two of her stage outfits. It's bigger than you think and there is too much to take in at once. I would love to spend more time on a second visit. They have a great gift shop and it s a good place to ask about local businesses and restaurants. They have some beautiful paintings and collage pieces and I would love to know more about those throughout the exhibition. Please know ahead of time that you can't take photos inside. I wish they would let visitors showcase their collection with social photos or by selling some item that has photos of the collection. I would have bought that in a heartbeat. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member in addition to your general admission. I would love to see them around for a long long time while continuing to expand.

    Mrs L.

    This museum isn't big, but it is very nicely put together. We learned a lot and had a great time.

    Frank B.

    The Delta Blues Museum is a must see destination while traveling in Mississippi. Located close to the Crossroads monument in Clarksdale you travel back in time to the birth place of blues music. The true Americana music of our nation and played by some of the finest musicians who inspired what's called rock n roll today. You'll journey from the roots of blue's in the cottons fields of the south to current players. On display you'll see artifacts from clothing , stage used guitars from players and artwork along with someone's car. The photographical journey on the wall is amazing and reflects a long range of history dating many decades. What's better is most of its through the eyes of s single photographer. Before you leave check out the gift shop. Many items including music available for purchasing . I'm sure the museum will grow and look forward to seeing it again.

    Matt C.

    Exceptional museum. It's small (which is perfect for me because I am good for about an hour, 2-hour tops in museums..) All of the displays & exhibits are very informative. They also have a newspaper clipping with the live musical band Phish-band! talked about... Sugar-blue played with them back in 1993, and that is specified in the museum. Place is right across the street from the Ground Zero Blues Club so you can have a good ole' time all day / night long. A must see, fo sho'.

    Derek R.

    If you love the Blues this is a MUST DO! Situated in a old train depot, the museum is located in Clarksdale, MS the famous Crossroads of the Delta Blues, near the intersection of highways 49 and 61. The museum is chock full of blues memorabilia. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

    Frank B.

    If you truly love the blues this is an absolute must. First of all it is in what is the "Mecca" for blues fans,located near the "Crossroads" in Clarksdale MS,the heart of the Delta Blues. The museum has much to much to describe guitars and harmonics of blues legands to Muddy Waters cabin from Stovell Farm. Plan to hang out for a night or two to discover some true juke joints around the area.I promise you won't be disappointed, Keep the Blues Alive

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    Andy S.

    This museum is probably the best stop in Clarksdale that doesn't sell food or play music. It provides a detailed history of the blues and the role that this town and the entire Delta region played on it. I wish they would have had more information on other blues artists, but it was still very informative. The Muddy Waters shack was the highlight.

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    Very interesting museum. Highly recommend taking the time to check it out. Lots I didn't k ow about Clarksdale & the surrounding area

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    Well spent $10, fill in a few minutes or hours and get a fantastic insight into the history of the Blues

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    Well organized, great staff.. this place represents the heart of Clarksdale! I loved it!

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    The museum has much to much to describe guitars and harmonics of blues legands to Muddy Waters cabin from Stovell Farm.

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    Delta Blues Museum Gift & Book Shop - Lp aka record at museum

    Delta Blues Museum Gift & Book Shop

    4.7(11 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The Delta Blues Museum is a must see destination while traveling in Mississippi. Located close to…read morethe Crossroads monument in Clarksdale you travel back in time to the birth place of blues music. The true Americana music of our nation and played by some of the finest musicians who inspired what's called rock n roll today. You'll journey from the roots of blue's in the cottons fields of the south to current players. On display you'll see artifacts from clothing , stage used guitars from players and artwork along with someone's car. The photographical journey on the wall is amazing and reflects a long range of history dating many decades. What's better is most of its through the eyes of s single photographer. Before you leave check out the gift shop. Many items including music available for purchasing . I'm sure the museum will grow and look forward to seeing it again.

    First off, my only complaint - No Photography Allowed. There are so many cool things that I wanted…read moreto snap pics of and share with friends that I actually contemplated my chances of being caught and what would be the repercussions! I remembered I was in the Delta as a guest and kept the gentleman's agreement. The museum has a re-creation of Muddy Waters share croppers cabin and an area devoted just to him. It also boasts scores of small exhibit of blues artists with bios, photos, clothing and instruments. it also covers the history and the non famous, such as a local Clarksdale resident that rode his bike around town for many years and performed every chance he could. (If I could have taken photos I would remember his name) A must see for anyone coming thru Clarksdale.

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    Delta Blues Museum Gift & Book Shop - Home of the blues

    Home of the blues

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    BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center - "BB KING" The BB King Museum.

    BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center

    4.9(29 reviews)
    52.1 mi

    Absolutely no rock 'n' roll tour. The south would be complete without a visit to this spot…read more The B.B. King story is one that starts very humbly and ends with a life that many of us enjoyed from afar. At this location, you'll have the opportunity to learn that history, to see his guitars, and to purchase souvenirs. You'll also get the chance to see his gravesite. This is a very humble down to earth presentation and worthy of your careful consideration. It's off the beaten path and so you'll have to plan to get here, but it's worth it.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Indianola, Mississippi. Both dead now, my other grandparents are from a small town…read morehere, in Mississippi, so I grew up round these parts. We always loved it here, still do. So many amazing childhood memories.. the food, the people, the music.. When we visited my grandparents we alway went fishing & we always listened to Jazz. I grew up listening to local New Orleans Jazz & local blues musicians like the "King of the Blues" BB King. All the jazz greats like; Louie Armstrong, Billy Holiday, Albert King, Freddie King, Arron Neville etc., I have every Nina Simone album ever made & LOVE LOVE LOVE Tab Benoit ohmygosh so so many greats from the river delta down to New Orleans. That's why they call it the "legendary Blues Highway" from Nashville, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a actual Route, highway 61 between Memphis & Vicksburg, just gorgeous. On this "legendary Blues Highway" you will find the beautiful southern town of Indianola, where the BB King Museum is located. BB King was born September 16, 1925, on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, near Indianola. He started playing guitar in the church & went on to produce over 50 albums, which I have all of them. The BB King museum is a must visit. It is an interactive museum where you can listen to his music & learn about his life in the river delta, the jute joints he used to play on the "blues highway" from Memphis to New Orleans. And you can see his trademark black guitars "lucille" all over town. They even have one out front showcased in the garden. BB King is also laid to rest there, you can visit his burial right on site. "The thrill is gone" was one of his best, however, the thrill of his guitar playing, his legendary music will live on & on.. The thrill of BB King for moi, will never ever be gone, there isn't a day that goes by i'm not streaming jazz, Blues & BB King all day long every day, in my car, in my house, when I ride my bike, hang in the garden, on the beach, on the lake, in the swamp, on the bayou, doesn't matter where I am, I always got the down home blues & jazz tunes blasting. Always singing the blues, the muddy water blues. Long live the King, BB King, "King of the Blues" forever. Legend. Highest Recommendations.

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    Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center

    Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center

    4.8(4 reviews)
    30.3 mi

    Wow, sobering experience walking through this museum. It's definitely a must visit though!…read more The story of Emmett Till and what his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, went through was so horrific. Insane how something so inhumane could happen to a human!! It really gets you to think about how we treat others and even if we stick up for others when they are faced with circumstances where they need help. My heart breaks for Emmett and I am so inspired by his courageous mother, Mamie. The museum does a great job of telling their story and paying homage. A trip to Mississippi isn't complete without stopping by here to learn some important history!

    This is an incredible museum. I especially enjoyed meeting everyone - Diamond, Desiree, and Ashley…read more(I apologize if I spelled their names incorrectly) are so hospitable and knowledgeable. Mayor Thomas was sitting at the entrance - what a treat to meet him and take pictures with everyone. If you haven't seen the mayor's interviews or read his book, definitely check these out on YouTube and at a bookstore near you. I hope to return and get an autographed copy. I want to go back again and take as many people as I can. Support this effort and this town! Their message is one of brutal truth, but also hope and healing. Don't miss it. The Intrepid Center will help you understand more fully what you are seeing as you journey through the various historical markers telling the story. We were hankering for some food but alas they don't have a place nearby to eat - YET! The more we support the local economy the more we can support the healing from the soil up. Thank you all for allowing us to join you in your story and bring more healing into this world.

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    Emmet and Mamie (his mother)

    Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center - I loved how these posts with their quotes were displayed near the entrance

    I loved how these posts with their quotes were displayed near the entrance

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    Helena Museum of Phillips County

    Helena Museum of Phillips County

    5.0(3 reviews)
    22.6 mi

    Absolutely loved this museum. So much history, especially Civil war history which is my favorite!…read moreThis is definitely a diamond in this town. Ok,... random history lesson to go along with it! Thomas Carmichael Hindman, Jr. was a voice for Arkansas's secession and was essentially Arkansas's most prominent Fire-Eater. When Arkansas voted 65-5 to secede in May 1861, Hindman resigned from the U.S. Congress and recruited a regiment in Helena. He requested the state government for muskets, clothing, and 10 days of rations so that his men could "fight for our country." By September 1861, Hindman was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and soon participated in the disastrous Kentucky Campaign, followed by the Battle of Shiloh, where he was slightly wounded. After his recovery, Hindman was promoted to Major General and appointed commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department to prevent an invasion by the Union troops led by Samuel Curtis. Events in Arkansas had taken a terrible turn, and when Hindman arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas, he found that his command was "bare of soldiers, penniless, defenseless, and dreadfully exposed" to the Federal Army that was approaching. Hindman commenced a campaign of misinformation designed to mislead Federal authorities about the strength of the state's defenses. He also diverted Texas troops bound for Virginia for use in the defense of Arkansas. This confused the Federal authorities, causing them to divert from the capital and instead move to Helena. By August 1862, the authorities in Richmond decided to replace him (due to locals and political opponents complaints) with Theophilus H. Holmes. Hindman convinced Holmes to give him a field command in northern Arkansas. Hindman managed to intercept the Federal army while it was divided into 2 parts. Rather than attack the divided pieces, Hindman entrenched himself at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, allowing the Federal forces to recombine and assault him. After Prairie Grove, Hindman was transferred across the river and participated in the Battle of Chickamauga alongside his friend Pat Cleburne. After being wounded in the neck at Chickamauga, Hindman and his legion continued to fight along with the Army of Tennessee against General William Tecumseh Sherman, across north Georgia from the First Battle of Dalton to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. On July 4, 1864, at Kennesaw Mountain he was struck in the eye by a tree limb and fell off his horse. Hindman suffered severe injuries that left him unfit for service and made him have to recouperate. Afterwards, he applied for a transfer to the Trans-Mississippi Department. His request was denied, but Jefferson Davis offered a leave of absence until he had fully recovered from his "physical disability". Hindman set out for Texas and arrived in San Antonio and settled there with his family for the time being. By May 1865, Confederate generals in New Orleans signed a document detailing terms of surrender. Hindman refused to surrender and, along with many other ex-Confederates, he crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico and sought asylum. He engaged in coffee planting and attempted to practice law. By April 1867, he was confident enough to return to Arkansas and apply to President Andrew Johnson for a pardon. Hindman's application was one of the few denied. At around 9:30 on the night of September 27, 1868, Hindman was assassinated by unknown assailants who fired through his parlor window while he was reading his newspaper with his children. The musket shots hit Hindman in the jaw, throat and hands, and he died 8 hours later due to significant blood loss, ending the life of Arkansas' highest ranking Confederate military officer. Before his death, Hindman gave a farewell speech from the porch of his house. He told listeners to "unite their courage and determination to bring peace to the people." "I do not know who killed me; but I can say, whoever it was, I forgive him." "I forgive everybody, and hope they will forgive me." Afterwards, he was too weak to continue speaking, and he sat down on a lounge. He remained there until he died early next morning. Hindman's assassins were never caught.

    Wonderful local museum with an amazing collection!read more

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