Tucked upstairs in the Delta State University Archives and Museum is a floor full of original items…read morefrom the Mississippi Delta Chinese. While small, the museum is chock full of information about the community including information about businesses and community members contributions during WWII.

Thank you soooo much, Freida Seu Quon and Elaine!…read more Because of you, Adrienne Berard was able to talk about the first case of desegregation in schools.. because of your passion to keep this history alive, people like me can come and live a little in the past. Gilbert/Sally Chow, thank you for your family shares First ever documented Chinese to Delta:1870's Came to take the place of "freed slaves" on plantations. Realized that by the time the Cotton is picked and carried, and food bought at the commissaries, Chinese might as well try their hand at being the grocer owners themselves! I was whisked away by the wonderful illuminating displays and the props of what chinese grocery stores looked like back around WWII Thank you for featuring Chinese men of the Delta who were Vets! Thanks for educating me about what my own father's livelihood may have looked like every summer he took the Greyhound to help his paternal relatives out during his summers off from med school . This was the alma mater of a good friend's older sis. I bet you I've seen the campus, and her own sister hasn't !! A wonder.. thank you Baldwin for bringing this library to life via your award winning documentary, Finding Cleveland. I'm a bit more whole now--& a lot more grateful for the blessings I do have.

Frank traveled from Memphis to "The Crossroads" in…read moreClarksdale, Mississippi. For fans of the Blues this is the legendary intersection of Highways 61 and 49 where blues musician Robert Johnson reputedly sold his soul to the Devil for musical mastery. Hell maybe even Keith Richards sold his soul as well but can't confirm. When you arrive it's marked by a monument of three HUGE blue guitars and sign. Forest Gump say's it is a major blues tourism site. OK, for some history or background the legend goes according to folklore, Robert Johnson, a young bluesman, met a stranger at this spot who took his guitar, tuned it, and returned it, enabling him to play with supernatural skill. Man the devil is real cause it worked ! Now after you sold your soul to Beelzebub stop over to ABE'S BBQ for some " Q "and soul food.. It was worth the journey to see Crossroad and grab a bite... Time to find an Exorcist for soul recovery cause FRANK sold his soul. I was kinda stoned so forgive me folks and it seemed like the thing to do at the moment...

The Crossroads is alleged to be where Robert Johnson met with the Devil and sold his soul in order…read moreto play the blues like he did. It is an interesting stop and would be rather unassuming without the sign. I love coming across these little tidbits of Americana and they definitely make my trips much more interesting and make my trip more delightful. If you are in the area, I would recommend coming here and seeing where an urban legend was born. Was Robert Johnson here and, if so, did he broker a deal with the Devil under a moon? I just found this a cool place to visit.

An amazing piece of Americana that has been rehabilitated for use as a substation for the Sherwood…read morePolice Station. Not only is there nothing else like it in Sherwood, there's nothing else like it in Arkansas! If you haven't been to see the Roundtop, especially if you love vintage gas stations and unique architecture, make a trip to see it!

I love this house, since moving to the area I have been multiple times. The house is beautiful and…read moreyou can walk through the whole place. The man who takes care of the place is wonderful. If he is not busy he will give you a tour and he is very funny and personable. He knows a lot about the house and is very respectful of history. I have taken everyone who has come to visit me to tour this house. It is really a treasure.

I came from Missouri to take a tour in June 2021. Kelly was our tour guide. She was amazing!! The…read moreLewis ranch is absolutely beautiful. I've been to Graceland several times and this is a completely different experience. Kelly made everything so personal and was so welcoming. The memorabilia displayed is one of a kind. By the end of the tour, between the stories and the home, I felt like I actually knew Jerry Lee ! Thank you Kelly and the Lewis Ranch for making my experience beyond what was expected.

Hands down an memorable, unique, and genuine experience. We were met by our tour guide who just…read morehappened to be Jerry Lee Lewis' best friend for over 50 years, Mr. Glenn Gosset. He was very happy to share intimate details about his friendship with Jerry and Jerry's life, the house, Jerry's belongings, and the history behind some of the household items. When we arrived, a room normally part of the tour was closed due to repairs so Glenn more than made up for it by showing us other areas not normally seen by outsiders. Glenn was a gracious and warm host. My girlfriend and I felt as though we were part of the family by the way he treated us and showed us around. Do yourself a favor and come check this place out.

Just off the main road sits a ramshackle stage that was a big thing in the formation of that…read moreuniquely American style of music known as the blues. The blues is music that burns within you and if the blues had never been created, today's music would not be the same. I could almost feel the ghosts of those blues greats standing beside me as I stood at this spot. I would definitely recommend here.

This is my Favorite of all the bridges that cross over the Mississippi river…read more The most beautiful of all of them & the newest. It has a very minimalist super modern feel to it. Very futuristic, like your about to drive into a higher dimension. The tall elegantly white half cross design protruding into the sky seems to indicate that you have symbolically crossed a certain path. Paid the toll, fleeing a sempiternity world to save your eternal soul. An Architectural Marvel. Highest Recommendations.

This is a pretty and highly functional bridge, joining together Arkansas and Mississippi over the…read moreMississippi River. There are only two crossings between these two states - the other is about 90 miles north between Helena Arkansas and Lula, Mississippi. Construction on this bridge completed in 2010 and according to the Wikipedia entry, it was the fourth-longest cable-stayed bridge in North America at that time. At its highest point, it is 122 feet above the River. Four lanes wide, there is no toll in either direction. This is the fourth bridge where I've crossed the Mississippi!

The restrooms on-site are outhouses (toilet seat is there, on top of a deep hole to catch your…read morewaste). This is a very beautiful historical park if you enjoy nature and/or like reading about its history. If you're not a history enthusiast or don't remember much about the Louisiana Purchase from your 8th grade history class...then you might find this state park to be boring. This park offers informational spots/posts along the way. When I visited, it was mostly dry so I didn't see any aquatic animals, no snakes, however there were plenty of birds in the trees singing. This park is located a couple minutes from a major highway. It offers a few parking spaces and there is no fee to enter/park.

This was a stop along a road trip to Dallas. The stop did add about an hour and a half to our…read morejourney. It's about 30 minutes off the highway. When we arrived there was only one other car in the parking area. This was slightly concerning because we appear to be in the middle of nowhere and you just never know the intent of others. As such, I do NOT suggest visiting this place solo. This landmark is a well maintained boardwalk above a swamp. The boardwalk leads you to the focal point of the swamp which is a monument that indicates the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 originated. If you are like me, it's been a long time since I had a history lesson. With that being said, there are several educational exhibits on the boardwalk to allow you to brush up on the Louisiana purchase. I enjoyed walking the boardwalk. It is a short distance to get to the end. I suggest taking your time to be still and listen to the sounds of the swamp. We saw a few birds and frogs along the way The signage indicates that alligators have been spotted in the swamp, but we did not see any during our visit. If you have an opportunity to visit, go for it!