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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Jackson

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As the first state-sponsored civil rights museum in the country, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum will shine a light on that heroic freedom struggle and provide a venue for all Mississippians to come together to engage in meaningful public dialogue.

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• By scotp393

  We spent 5 hours in the civil rights museum alone. Beautifully laid out and thought provoking, occasionally gospel songs ring out though the museum which moved everyone in different ways. Magnificent!...  more »

• By hellogoodbye_7

  The Mississippi CR Museum is a must visit if in the Jackson area. It tells the full story with an emphasis on events that took place in Mississippi. There’s a lot to take in and a lot to read. You cou...  more »

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• By Tre' Thomas

  I was honesty impressed. The interactive displays kept almost every visitor engaged as they walked back in time. To be totally honest, I only went to see and honor my father's presence in the museum but left with an appreciation of so much more. Well done!

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• By Willie Patton

  Great place. Enjoyed tour, outstanding information about African American history, however was not able to look at lynching room, great tour guides and discussion with staff. Spent birthday with family there. A great addition to the city's cultural environment. Also, enjoyed History Museum.

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