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many cultures in the area, and in our town, and we have always had the wonderful opportunity to have the African American experience here.”

To learn more about its extensive history in the civil rights movement, groups can take the African American Historical Heritage Driving Tour, which originates in the Canton Welcome Center. From there, a step-on guide will narrate the journey through Canton and the surrounding area, pointing out critical stops on the Civil Rights Trail, such as the Canton Freedom House, where important figures in the movement such as Martin Luther King Jr. organized protests, and the Historic Madison County Courthouse, where demonstrators showed up to register to vote despite the many obstacles placed in their path.

The city has a rich history in the film industry because of the multiple movies shot there and is often referred to as the film capital of Mississippi. Travelers can even visit the original Warner Brothers set of the movie “A Time to Kill” at the Canton Movie Museums. Visitors can round out their itineraries with the variety of fare Canton’s restaurants offer, from traditional Southern cooking to fine dining.

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