Heritage Tourism in Mississippi
For me, Mississippi means Biloxi and the Gulf Coast; I'll try to treat it more broadly here! ;-)
The State of Mississippi is full of historical, cultural and natural elements to make it an excellent heritage tourism destination. I was fortunate enough to live there for a few months in 1961 and we visited again just a few years ago. Perhaps best known as the site of hurricanes landing from the Gulf of Mexico, I'll leave that aspect for others to report. With the current emphasis on the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, I will certainly include some of that history here. Come join me in this visit.
Photo image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biloxi,_Mississippi
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National Heritage Areas in Mississippi - Always a good place to start learning about a state for heritage tourism
These National Heritage Areas (NHAs) cover multi-county ares of the state. They give you an excellent first view of what is available for your planning for heritage tourism experiences.
- The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area
This NHA covers 30 counties. These counties are located in the northeaster portion of the Magnolia state. This area is said to represent an intersection of the Appalacian and the Delta regions. - Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area
This NHA represents the region that was the source of the "Great Migration' to the cities of the North. It is the home of the Blues, Gospel, Soul and the Civil Rights Movement. - Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area
This NHA is a six county area of the Mississippi Coastal Plain that borders the Gulf of Mexico. This multi-cultural area is rich in history and has many distinctive natural features to explore.
Biloxi, Mississippi, highlights
This referenced article provides information on Biloxi and other coastal communities. It has useful photos and related information. The photo is the restored last home of Jefferson Davis, Beauvoir, that suffered damage in a hurricane. The article also shares information about the casinos that now dominate the skyline.
Photo image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biloxi,_Mississippi
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Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, Mississippi, is noted for many things, including the birthplace of Elvis Presley (see photo). It is also the home of the Tupelo National Battlefield an important historic Civil War site. See this link as well at the National Heritage Area information for further details.
Photo image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupelo,_Mississippi
Wife, Nancy, finds the grave of relative in southern Mississippi after many years of searching; click for story link
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I write a monthly article as The Heritage Tourist as well as two blog posts during each month. Sign up in the right sidebar for a free email update notice. - Corinth, Mississippi, an historic site...
This article features the Civil War activity 150 years ago this summer centered on Corinth, Mississippi.
My Ground Electronics Officers School class at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, in 1961
