Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Marching gallery; credit Tom Beck

Jackson Cultural Sites

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Jackson State University

Tougaloo College

H.T. Sampson Library
DESCRIPTION: The library houses portraits, rare book collections and African artifacts. The enlarge library is big enough for all of Mississippi to be proud of. Its located on Jackson State University campus.
ADDRESS: 1700 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-968-2272
WEBSITE: http://www.jsums.edu

Margaret Walker Alexander Center for The Study of The African-American Experience
DESCRIPTION: Based on her 50-year career as a published writer, Dr. Alexander received the National Education Association Senior Fellowship Award for Lifetime Achievement and Contributions to American Literature in 1991. Two of her books Jubilee and My People received national acclaim. The city renamed the street of her residence in her honor and a public library. In 30 years at Jackson State, she served as director of the Institute for the Study of History, Life and Culture of Black People (renamed Margaret Walker Center). The center addresses life in the Civil Rights Movement, African American migration, Head Start Programs, health care, business, rural life, home ownership, churches, night life, the legal profession, military life, and music, whether it be Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Classics. The Center houses records like the papers of the late Margaret Walker Alexander, former U.S. Secretary of Education, Roderick Paige and a large oral history department that includes nearly 2000 interviews of local citizens.
ADMISSION: Free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8a-5p
ADDRESS: Jackson State University, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-979-3935
WEBSITE: http://www.jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter/

COFO Civil Rights Education Center
DESCRIPTION: Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) was founded in 1961. Created as an umbrella organization for all civil right groups functioning in the state of Mississippi during the freedom struggle. Voter registration and education were their top priorities. COFO organized the voter registration project during Freedom Summer in 1964. Learn about all of the student freedom action groups at this center.
DAYS & HOURS: Tours by appointment for groups
ADDRESS: 1017 John R Lynch Street, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-979-4348
WEBSITE: http://www.jsums.edu/cofo.center

Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: In the heart of historic Black community, Smith Robertson is a comprehensive depository of artifacts portraying the Black Mississippian experience in the fields of history, art, music, and literature, the museum was formerly Smith Robertson Elementary School, the first pubic school for African American children in Jackson. Field to Factory exhibitions features photographs and artifacts depicting the northern migration of Blacks and serves as a nice beginning point for the Northern Migration Statue in Chicago. Those Who Stayed exhibition depicts the lifestyles of Blacks who remained in Mississippi; separately managed gift shop inside. Reservations for large groups are encouraged.
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p, Sat 9a-Noon, Sun 2p-5p
ADDRESS: 528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-960-1457
WEBSITE: http://www.city.jackson.ms.us/CityHall/robertson.htm

Medgar Evers Statue at Medgar Evers Library
DESCRIPTION: A life-sized bronze statue of Evers was erected in the front of this city library in Evers former neighborhood by local citizens. On the front line of the civil rights movement, in 1954 Evers was the first Field Secretary for the NAACP in Jackson and the first paid NAACP staff in the state. Evers and state NAACP president, Aaron Henry, built the Civil Rights Movement from the ground up in Mississippi. Today, Medgar Evers is remembered as an important symbol for all freedom-loving people around the world.
ADDRESS: 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-982-2867
WEBSITE: http://www.jhlibrary.com

International Museum of Muslim Cultures
DESCRIPTION: Insightfully examines how in 711 AD, a Muslim Berber army crossed from Morocco over the Straits of Gibraltar to defeat Spain and how Europe’s Renaissance can be traced back to Islamic Moorish Spain. You will also better understand the Moors’ culture of tolerance and intellectual advancement. Wheelchair Accessible.
ADMISSION: Adult $7, Seniors, Children and Disabled $4, Children $3
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-8p
ADDRESS: 117 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-960-0440
WEBSITE: http://www.muslimmuseum.org

Malaco Records
DESCRIPTION: Though small relative to the big NYC and LA record labels, Malaco has quietly become one of the most important Blues, R&B and Gospel record companies. It’s the recording home to Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor and Jackson Southernaires to name just a few. Visit their website for greatest hit samples.
ADDRESS: 3023 West Northside Drive, Jackson, MS MAP
PHONE: 601-982-4522
WEBSITE: http://www.malaco.com

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