Old Capitol Museum
1839Mississippi's state capitol from 1839 to 1903, where the secession convention was held in 1861 and where the state's civil rights history unfolded.
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Mississippi's state capitol from 1839 to 1903, where the secession convention was held in 1861 and where the state's civil rights history unfolded.
Home of NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, who was assassinated in his driveway on June 12, 1963, by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith.
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This quiet spot holds a painful memory, a story often overshadowed by events at Kent State. On May May 15th, 1970, at Jackson State College in Mississippi, police confronted student protestors. Tensions escalated, and…
Ever wondered where the unsung heroes of Jackson's Black community found their final rest? Mount Olive Cemetery holds their stories. Established in 1846, this burial ground became a vital space for African Americans,…
Ever wonder what stories a grand old hotel could tell? Up ahead, you'll see the King Edward Hotel, a Jackson landmark that's seen it all. Built as the Edwards Hotel in 1923, it quickly became the city's premier…
Jackson, Mississippi, situated amidst rolling hills unexpected in the state's delta-influenced landscape, owes much of its economic lifeblood to manufacturing. While government and healthcare are significant employers,…
Mississippi's state capitol from 1839 to 1903, where the secession convention was held in 1861 and where the state's civil rights history unfolded.
Ever wonder where a pivotal Civil War battle unfolded, shaping the fate of Vicksburg? You're driving right through it! This quiet stretch of Hinds County was once the scene of the Battle of Raymond. On 1863, May 12th,…
Home of NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, who was assassinated in his driveway on June 12, 1963, by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith.
On October 1, 1997, a sixteen-year-old opened fire in the commons area of Pearl High School, killing two students and wounding seven after already murdering his mother at home that morning. Assistant principal Joel…
Ever seen a Frank Lloyd Wright house that looks like a giant letter Y? Get ready, because you're about to pass one of his rare Usonian designs, right here in Jackson! This is Fountainhead, also known as the J. Willis…
Pull over here and let's talk about Tougaloo College, a beacon of hope and a battleground for justice! This isn't just a college; it's a living monument to the fight for equality. You're approaching a place where…
Right here, on this seemingly quiet ground, a battle raged that sealed the fate of Vicksburg and the Confederacy. On May 16, 1863, Union General Ulysses S. Grant clashed with Confederate General John C. Pemberton at…
Pull over for a moment, because you're about to discover a truly remarkable place: The Piney Woods Country Life School. This isn't just any old school; it's a testament to the power of education and resilience. Founded…
Just outside Mississippi's capital city, a mound rises from the earth that predates Jackson by at least six hundred years. Pocahontas Mound is a Mississippian-era platform mound in Hinds County, built sometime between…