Birthplace of Freedom: The Corinth, Mississippi African-American Heritage Tour

ONE DAY ITINERARY

Civil War Interpretive CenterTour Stop 1
Corinth Civil War
Interpretive Center

The Center offers videos concerning the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth and an educational water feature commemorating over one hundred years of American history.  Two galleries are dedicated to the importance of Corinth as a safe haven for runaway slaves from the Deep South during the Civil War.  Located at 501 West Linden Street.

Hours:  Daily, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Admission:  Free.
Tour Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour.


Tour Stop 2
Corinth Contraband Camp

Stroll along the pathway where interpretive bronze statues depict the daily life of those living in the Contraband Camp.  Located at the intersection of Bunch and North Parkway. 

Hours:  Daily, dawn – dusk. 
Admission:  Free.
Tour Time:  30 – 45 minutes.


Borroum's Drug StoreTour Stop 3
Lunch

Choose from any of Corinth’s many restaurants.  Signature items include
slugburgers, fried catfish, hot tamales, or the “meat and three” restaurants. 
Please refer to our dining section to make your choice.  Note – Most
restaurants are open until 2 p.m. daily and then re-open around 5 p.m. for dinner.

Tour Time:  1 hour.


Tour Stop 4
Black History Museum of Corinth

Located inside the Webb House, former home of a prominent Corinth family, the Black History Museum tells the story of the African American community through stories and artifacts of the past. Located at 1109 Meigg Street. 

Hours:  Thursday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
O other times by appointment.
Admission:  $2 donation suggested.
Tour Time: 30 – 45 minutes.


Crossroads MuseumTour Stop 5
Crossroads Museum at the Historic Corinth Depot

A motorcoach can easily park in the lot shared by the Crossroads Museum and the Offices of the Corinth Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.  The Crossroads Museum is the hub of local history and includes permanent exhibits pertaining to railroad, Civil War and industrial history.  Two galleries feature continuous rotating exhibits of local and national interest.  An interpretation of a segregated ticket window is also featured. Located at 221 North Fillmore Street. 

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Closed major holidays.
Admission:  $5 for adults, $3 for Senior Citizens, Military & Students
Free for Children 16 and younger.
Tour Time: 30 – 45 minutes.


Waits JewelryTour Stop 6
Explore Downtown Shops & Museums

Take a glimpse into Waits Jewelry Store, located at 410 North Fillmore Street.  It is the oldest business in the State of Mississippi.  See hand-painted murals by the original owner above the antique, wooden cases.

 

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Also on the walking tour is the Corinth Art Gallery located at 507 Cruise Street, where local art abounds and can be purchased for a very reasonable amount.

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Not to miss is the Corinth Coca-Cola Museum.  The Museum opened in 2007 to celebrate 100 years of Coca-Cola in Corinth, Mississippi.  Interpretive Exhibits and Free Sodas for All Visitors.  Located at 305 Waldron Street.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Closed major holidays.
Admission:  $3 Adults, $1 Children (6-16).

Next, Borroum’s Drug Store & Soda Fountain, located at 604 East Waldron Street, is the home of the local culinary delight, the Slugburger. Order a milkshake or cherry coke.  You won’t be disappointed.

Grill Hours:  Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tour Time:  3 hours


Tour Option

End the day with an outdoor bluegrass concert on Court Square, a Corinth Theatre Arts performance and one of many events at the Crossroads Arena (depending upon the date of the visit)