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    Medgar Evers Historical House & Museum

    4.8 (13 reviews)

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    Andrea U.

    Medgar & Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. Medgar Evers was assassinated in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, Evers lived with the constant threat of death. A large white supremacist population and the KKK were present in Jackson. The risk was so high that before his death, Evers and his wife, Myrlie, had taught their children on what to do in case of a shooting, bombing, or attack on their lives. Evers, who was regularly followed home by at least 2 FBI cars and a police car, arrived at his home on the morning of his death without an escort. None of his usual protection was present, for reasons unspecified by the FBI or local police. There has been speculation that many members of the police force at the time were members of the Klan In 2017, Medgar Evers House was named as a National Historic Landmark. It later was designated a National Monument. The house was locked because of the government shut down. We did see somebody from the Park's department, telling us that we can peek in windows and go around and into the garden. It was hard to peek in the windows.

    Andi F.

    What a powerful experience. I am so glad this is part of the National Park Service. I loved to hear the explanation of what was done to protect civil rights leaders. I would recommend for anyone interested in learning about the past so it does not happen again.

    Tank G.

    This is the site of an awful tragedy. On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers, a local civil rights leader, gunned town in his own home, in front of his family. The house is located in a deteriorating neighborhood with tons of street parking available. The house is currently not doing any tours and I was limited to viewing the outside. The house and grounds that it is on is well maintained and looks great, especially considering its age and that it is not occupied. The outside was still cool as there is a historical marker out front and a placard on the front of the house that give a brief description of what happened at the house. You will find some pictures from the night of the incident and more information to help put you into that fateful night on the side of the house under the car port. It shows you where the shooter was, where is car was seen and where the bullet traveled. There is also a Park Service placard showing its designation as a National Historic Landmark over there is well. Strangely enough, Evers' murderer was not brought to justice until 1994, over 30 years after the shooting, when he was convicted and given a life sentence by a racially diverse jury. This is not a long stop and I really was glad that I was able to make it here. I wish I was able to go in, but oh well. Anyway, this is a must visit if you are in Jackson.

    Danielle P.

    Spent a few days in Jax, MS to do some history site seeing. This was one of the houses that I added at the last minute. Thankful Mrs Minnie agreed to do the tour for us. Make sure you don't miss this tour, you must call and make reservations with her, thru Tugaloo college. Very simple process, they will give you her phone number. We visited this historic house that was unfortunately the site of a very traumatic event in our American history. The house is well taken care of by the college, easy to find, and clean. I cant express enough the wealth of information you will receive from the guide. Best tour so far in MS! I highly recommend, the tour is free, but feel free to leave a tip in the box.

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    Nate C.

    Although this system deserves 5 stars the history of what happened in this home and on this property was tragic. It's ties in how the system was and is designed to have control over our lives as humans,activist or just people with a soul. Medgar was an Amazing purpose. He gave his life for fighting against Jim Crow segregation and equal rights for all. To be simply gun down in this driveway from a high powered military rifle... And only one person was locked up YEARS after the tragedy had taken place. So this runt had all them years to teach other people of hate how to indoctrinate this concept and basically get away with murder. That's my opinion. Look around you if you don't like it. It's happening - and only Love can conquer hate but fire will burn it to the ground.

    Juliet H.

    I love taking in history. Yes, I'm a nerdy girl! For those who aren't aware, Medgar Evers was a civil rights activist and native Mississippian who worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi and gain social justice and voting rights. Medgar's efforts paved the way for James Howard Meredith, who was the first black student to enroll at Ole Miss. EPIC. And here's what brings us to his home: "In the early morning of June 12, 1963, just hours after President John F. Kennedy's nationally televised Civil Rights Address, Evers pulled into his driveway after returning from a meeting with NAACP lawyers. Emerging from his car and carrying NAACP T-shirts that read "Jim Crow Must Go", Evers was struck in the back with a bullet fired from an Enfield 1917 rifle; the bullet ripped through his heart. He staggered 30 feet (9.1 meters) before collapsing. He was taken to the local hospital in Jackson, Mississippi where he was initially refused entry because of his race. His family explained who he was and he was admitted; he died in the hospital 50 minutes later." (Per Wikipedia) The home is nicely preserved with plaques and photos to remember Evers' legacy and that fateful day. Nice little Jackson neighborhood, no need to fear for your safety. (Which can sometimes be the case with memorial homes such as these) Walking on the very driveway where Medgar lost his life was quite surreal. Great, quaint monument. Definitely worth the visit when you're in Jackson!

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    It was closed when we arrived, it was sad to see the neighborhood was so rundown, especially for a historical area.

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    A true martyr; I am so proud and grateful for Mr. Evers' contributions and declaring that "Jim Crow Must Go!"

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    Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

    Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

    5.0
    (61 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Wow, what an incredibly well thought out museum dedicated to the efforts of all those who have and…read morecontinue to contribute to efforts of racial justice in Mississippi. During an open morning in Jackson, we stumbled upon the museum and decided to explore and it was easily one of the most memorable parts of our trip. We started by being welcomed into the space. This museum intentionally documents the history of the civil rights museum specifically as it pertains to Mississippi. One of the docents shared that she volunteers at the museum because she remembers what it was like growing up in Mississippi as a white child and has committed her allyship to ensuring others can understand what she witnessed with a deep desire for a better future for Mississippi. It was amazing that there were other guests visiting the museum not just from other states like us, but from other countries as well! The true treat of the visit was stumbling upon the center of the museum, where the youngest freedom rider to every be imprisoned was speaking to a group of high school soccer players from Texas. He shared his story and how his activism started at such a young age. The high school students and myself were in awe of just his bravery and hearing what it was truly like to fight for what's right at such a young age. This museum tells an important story that sadly isn't over as the fight for equity and equality is never over. Yet, it's inspiring to know that there are committed individuals ensuring that in the deep South, these stories are documented and told for all those to honor and understand.

    We were very fortunate to be allowed to tag along a group that was being given a tour/introduction…read moreby the Museum Director, Mr Moore, who was very knowledgeable and gave great highlights to check out. You def need at least a day or so to check out and take in everything. They are closed on Mondays.

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    Unbelievably moving museum.  Hearing first hand accounts through the audio and video clips was wonderful.
    Unbelievably moving museum. Hearing first hand accounts through the audio and video clips was wonderful.
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    Mississippi State Capitol

    Mississippi State Capitol

    4.5
    (14 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    This beautiful building is the newer version of the state capitol after the old one fell into bad…read moreshape. It has beautiful marble from regional as well as international locations and wrought iron and cast iron railings. The docent guided tour is an excellent way to learn about its history as well as see the chambers of the senate and house of representatives as well as learn about the governors and the architecture. Our tour lasted a little bit over an hour so if you have time on your hands and interested in this kind of stuff, it's a great choice. If you don't have the time but still interested in the building, you can also do a self guided tour but I'm not sure you can go see the chambers without the docent.

    This Capitol building was completed within 28 months of construction in 1901-1903 costing…read more$1,093,641. The Capitol originally housed all 3 branches of government, with the Legislative branch still remaining. The Capitol is 402 ft wide, 225 ft deep, with a total of 171,000 square ft. The central dome rises 180 feet above ground level. The main Rotunda is located on the 2nd floor with walls of Italian white marble trimmed with Belgian black marble. A relief sculpture of Lady Justice is seen above each of the arches. Architect Theodore Link used electric lighting when designing the Capitol & incorporated 4,750 electric fixtures, which are still being used today. Windows of stained & leaded glass, crafted by Louis Millet of Chicago, The ceilings of the 3rd & 4th floor corridors contain Millet's stained glass & work with the skylights on the roof as a skylight system to provide natural light along those corridors.

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    Woodmen of the World

    Woodmen of the World

    4.0
    (1 review)
    3.5 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)
    3.5 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)
    3.4 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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