United States Mississippi Jackson
Margaret Walker Center
A historical research center dedicated to African American history and culture, focusing on preserving civil rights and literary contributions.
- (601) 979-3935
- http://www.jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter
Margaret Walker Center Guides
Civil Rights Trail: Guide to Jackson, Mississippi's history
seeker (Seeker Editors) Embark on a journey through the soul-stirring corridors of Jackson, Mississippi, where every corner and cobblestone whispers tales of bravery and the relentless pursuit of equality. This Civil Rights Trail isn't just a path you follow but a profound experience that invites you to walk in the footsteps of heroes, to discover pivotal battlegrounds of justice, and to immerse yourself in the profound legacy that shaped not just a city, or a nation, but the very fabric of human rights worldwide. As we guide you through historic sites and hidden gems, prepare to be moved by the indomitable spirit of Jackson's civil rights history, a testament to the triumph of the human spirit against the odds.Civil Rights Sites in Jxn MS
citywithsoul (City With Soul, Jackson, MS ) Discover the events, the icons, and the places that have played a vital role in shaping the history of our city, as well as its present and its future. Walk in the footsteps of those that blazed the trail to equality and freedom, and changed the face of Jackson, and America, forever.Lit Lovers Guide to JXN MS
citywithsoul (City With Soul, Jackson, MS ) Mississippi's rich literary history precedes itself, with authors like William Faulker, Eudora Welty, Richard Wright, John Grisham, and Angie Thomas hailing from the state, to name but a few. The capital city has plenty of bookish spots to celebrate literature, whether you want to kick back with a good read or have a writer-inspired cocktail.