Eloquence of speech is a prized tool with immense power. The ability to gather crowds and influence their thoughts with clever language has been coveted all...
This Greek Revival house was located on the northwest corner of Crawford and Monroe streets. It was probably built in the 1850s and according to an...
In 1914, Mrs. Mamie Thomas made history when she became the first female rural mail carrier in the United States. Using a buggy to deliver mail...
Students with River City Early College have taken on an extra credit project this month and are sharing their Black History Month inspirations with the community....
February marks Black History Month; a time when we as a nation reflect historically at the struggles, accomplishments, and inspirational advances of African Americans here in...
Dr. Robert A. Quin House – This house was built about 1879 at 1612 Cherry Street and was the home of Dr. Robert A Quin and...
The Honorable Hiram Rhodes Revels is among the many prominent, influential Black Americans that have made a resounding impact on Mississippi and our Nation. Educational opportunity...
In January of 1832 the “corporation of Vicksburg” appointed members to a board of health who “procured a comfortable and convenient house to be used as...
Diversity has been a common theme of Vicksburg’s history from the very beginning of its conception. Opportunity was abundant for the rapidly growing city, which attracted...
The Tri-State Motor Coach Station, located at 1511 Walnut Street, was constructed in 1941 by the Tri-State Transit Company of Louisiana. Tri-State Coaches began in 1922...
