Hundreds of New Orleans plantations used to line the Mississippi River throughout Louisiana. Now there are few, mostly ...

Over the next few years, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History aims to revitalize some of the state's most beloved historical sites.

The Delta plantation system started in the 19th ... the backbreaking work of clearing the wild forest and subduing the Mississippi River with levees. As a result of the slaves' labor, the Delta ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Mississippi's landmarks, where history, music, and hospitality come together.

The Mississippi Delta gave birth to a blues style that links most directly to the work songs and field hollers of slaves on Southern plantations. The slaves brought the musical traditions of their ...