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    4.5 (14 reviews)

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    Ike I.

    This building structure is very nice and well taken care of, the interior was also very nice with some nice displays of history in the state of Mississippi, the yard outside was too nice with the bell at the front of the entrance, definitely a must visit for people who love to visit state capitols.

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    Guy H.

    Ironically I visited the Mississippi State Capital just before going to Rome. So,maybe it's pertinent that I work a review and photos in among my Roman reviews! Ok so I have to be honest. After seeing the Dome in St Peters its tough to judge how I feel about anything else with a dome. Even the Texas Capital building, which I love is marginalized up against St Peters. But thats not fair. Really, this type of building should be judged on its own merits. I toured the entire building looking at anything and everything trying to find a sign. Something that excited me but, in the end I just couldnt get excited about this place. In all fairness Ill stop and take a second look if im ever in Jackson Mississippi again. I am glad I stopped and took a look and you should also.

    Mississippi State Capitol, at night... Dec., 2020.
    Mike V.

    Stately building ----- ----- We were on our way to New Orleans and Florida for the time between Christmas to New Years. We decided to stop in Jackson, to see the State Capitol and walk around. It was around 8pm, in winter, so dark, but nice, and also safe. We parked right next to the building, got out and walked around the South side... it's a nice building - with golden Federal eagle on the top, flying in landing (or taking off?) north to south; round globe lights at four corners on top of roof. Dome. Nice, stately. We captured a few good family photos. The grounds are nice and surely look even better in daylight. Thank you, State of Mississippi!!!

    Golden eagle atop the Mississippi State Capitol building
    Bruce K.

    My 21st State Capitol building, I was passing through Mississippi and stopped here in Jackson. It's a lovely looking and well kept campus with some beautiful and very old trees lining the way. Very large capitol dome that is visible from quite a distance. It's topped with a brilliant golden eagle. A neat stop!

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    It was an unplanned stop. Didn't expect to be able to tour. The tour guide, Dr. Rosie, said it wasn't time for the tour but she needed something to do. Absolutely the nicest lady ever. Very informative but didn't take a long time explaining. We were so impressed with the capitol and it's upkeep. The legislature wasn't in session so they were doing a lot of physical work to the building but it didn't hinder our tour. I want to go back when we have more time. Would highly recommend for history lovers. Special thanks to Dr. Rosie for your kindness to us.

    Dani C.

    MS State Capital Building. Only took photos of the outside. Did not attend tour. Near the old state capital building which is definitely worth touring and free.

    Dominik D.

    While a lot of state capitals have this general lay out of domed rectangular(ish) building. Jackson's Capitol has a certain grace and grandness about it.

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    Whew boy, this place needs an upgrade. Cosmetically, structurally and the inhabitants need to be run off.

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    Medgar Evers Historical House & Museum - Main bedroom

    Medgar Evers Historical House & Museum

    4.8(13 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Appreciative of the for-thought to preserve the home of Medgar Evers. He was a civil rights…read moreactivist who was the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi. He was a United States Army veteran who served in World War II. He was involved in efforts to overturn racial segregation at the University of Mississippi, end the segregation of public facilities, and expand opportunities for African Americans, including the enforcement of voting rights prior to his assassination on June 12, 1963 in the driveway of his home. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery (with full military honors).

    Medgar Evers (1925-1963) was a pioneering African American civil rights activist and the first…read moreNAACP field secretary in Mississippi, working tirelessly to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights. A World War II veteran, he investigated racist crimes, including the Emmett Till murder, and organized protests. His 1963 assassination in his driveway by a white supremacist brought national attention to the fight for equality. You can visit the house where Evers and his family lived and where Medgar was assassinated. See the reproduction of the bedrooms , the house, the kitchen and appliances as well as one of the bullet holes from a previous drive by shooting. There is even a map of where the assassin was. Very interesting stuff. The house is preserved by the NPS. It's free to enter and there were two rangers there to explain the history.

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    Woodmen of the World

    Woodmen of the World

    4.0(1 review)
    0.4 mi

    Before coming across this monumnet I had no idea what Woodmen of the World were or ven thier…read moreesistance. Woodmen of the World is the largest fraternal benefit society with open membership in the US. This monument is located on the southeast corner of the Old City Hall in Jackson. It was dedicated in 1912 and is made of Grecian grey granite. It was erected, using slave labor, to honor 36 Woodmen of Mississippi, whose graves were not marked by the customary monument or marker. It cost $7,505.58 to complete. It is interesting to note that this was one of very few structures in Jackson to survive the burnings the city following the Union's taking of this city towards the end of the Civil War and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. This monument is in decent shape, especially given its age, and has a nice paved path that leads to it from different directions. It is in a shaded area and has benches to sit on. It is not a highly trafficked memorial. It is about 14 feet long and has the following engraving: "1912, WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, 1912", "In Memoriam by the Woodmen of the World",and Love - Honor And Remembrance" . You will also see a large WoW medallion on the monument. There is metered street parking out front of the memorial and there are commercial parking lots and additional metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. This is definitely worth a a few minutes of your time if you are in the area. Anyway, as with most memorials that I have visited and reviewed, I was there less than 10 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

    Old Capitol Museum

    Old Capitol Museum

    4.4(20 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I stopped in here since I was in the area, and I am so glad I did. Free admission, parking is free…read more This was quite amazing. The signs along the way were very informative and helpful. Though I would love to know if it was haunted. Probably not, old buildings are never haunted. I loved learning the history of the building of the government. I would recommend to anyone in the area.

    This is a nice piece of history that is almost 200 years old (Built in 1839). It is in marvelous…read moreshape. There is free street parking available within a reasonable walking distance. It is a National Historic Landmark and a fine examples of Greek Revival architecture. It served as the Mississippi state capitol from 1839 to 1903 and has a limestone exterior and a copper dome. Currently, You cannot go into the the building to do on-going renovations on the roof. It is a nice structure that has been renovated. You would not be able to really guess its age. Looking in the window of the front doors, you will see a double spiral wooden staircase. There are a bunch of placards on the front of the building designating it as a national landmark, and detailing its construction and subsequent restoration. The grounds of the building are very well maintained and the lawn is amazing. it sits behind a wrought iron fence that is a replica of the original one that was originally at the building. This is a nice visit, if only to see its beauty and architecture. Hopefully they will open the building back up soon for free tours again. I would have like to see the inside. I have heard that it is just as beautiful as the outside.

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    War Memorial Building

    War Memorial Building

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This building is to honor all people who have served and passed away from Mississippi from 1776 to…read morecurrent. I am not sure what is inside this building, but it is quite impressive from the outside. It is right beside the Old Capitol Museum.

    This building is gorgeous. You will find it on next to the Old Capital Building, on north-east part…read moreof the old capitol green. I do not think that people can enter it, but the exterior is nice, especially for architecture fans. It features unique cast aluminum doors and features panels that recreate scenes from the famous Battle of Ackia in 1736 to the Vietnam War. The front of the building above the entrance to the quad reads: PEACE SHALL COME TO THOSE WHO SERVE FOR PEACE. The grounds are well maintained and the lawn is picturesque. It is as beautiful as, and enhance the building. In front of the building are two limestone sculpture panels, one on each side of the entrance to the quad, representing a single soldier at war, winning the peace, and returning home and picking up on his life again. If you look closely, you will notice that all of the figures have the same face, even the woman, because they represent one person, or the life of one person in many seasons. In the center of the quad you will find a Tomb of an Unknown Soldier, representing all of the Mississippians lost in all of the wars. The sides of the tomb has four stars along the bottom and reads: "MAY THIS SYMBOL STAND GUARD OVER THE IDEALS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH GALLANT MISSISSIPPIANS SUFFERED AND MAY IT SERVE AS INSPIRATION TO US TO SHIELD FOREVER THE FRAGILE QUALITY OF LIBERTY". The back of the tomb reads: "TIME WILL NOT DIM THE GLORY OF THEIR DEEDS" Behind the tomb is an American flag that is flying at half-mast. Above the entrance leading into the building, behind the tomb, the building is inscribed with "HOW SWEET MUST BE THE PEACE THE HEROES FIND". The green space in front of the building is well maintained and you will find an information placard on the grounds that gives some background on the building. There is also a small sculpture/memorial located on the side of the building, to its left. It is dedicated to the Mississippi volunteers that helped with the 1889 War with Spain. It has built-in benches and an inscription that reads "HONOR TO HEROES IS GLORY TO GOD". This is definitely worth a visit, even if you cannot go in. The beauty of this memorial is that a visit here can be coupled with a visit to the Old Capital Building and is very close to the two museums.

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