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Greenville, Mississippi
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Greenville, Mississippi HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR
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Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Greenville listed below at no cost. Explore the history of the Delta or Greenville’s creative treasures — find out what’s in the water!
GREENVILLE HISTORY MUSEUM
The museum is home to many artifacts, photos, memorabilia and souvenirs dating from the mid 19th century through the 1980s. See personal objects of local past citizens, businesses or well-known celebrities!
HEBREW UNION TEMPLE
The present temple was constructed in 1906 with the sanctuary seating approximately 350. With original stained-glass windows and full-sized pipe organ, both from 1906, the temple is a favorite among guests.
1927 FLOOD MUSEUM
Located in the oldest structure in downtown Greenville, the Flood Museum depicts the history of one of the worst natural disasters the country has ever seen. View the flood artifacts and photos illustrating the flood’s impact during the long four months Greenville and millions of acres of the YazooMississippi Delta was flooded.
E.E. BASS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
The E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center is home to the steam-powered Armitage Herschell Carousel, which was constructed in 1901. Since Mississippi at that time was still legally segregated, many people approached the owner about having separate nights for carousel rides. However, the owner refused, as he wished for everyone to ride together.
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Built in 1907, this fine Gothic Revival Church was designed and financed by Father P.J. Korstenbroek, who served at the church for 33 years and was memorialized in William Alexander Percy’s, Lanterns on the Levee. Many of the stained-glass windows came from the Munich studios of Emil Frei.
GREENVILLE WRITER’S EXHIBIT
Greenville boasts “more published writers per capita” than any other town in the nation. To celebrate this accomplishment, the Writers’ Exhibit, is a must to visit for all guests. Many of those featured helped to create an extraordinary literary atmosphere in Greenville.
THE TROP CASINO
For those interested in trying their luck in gaming look no further than The Trop Casino. Owned and operated by the legendary Ceasars Entertainment, Trop’s 22,822-foot gaming space features over 600 gaming machines and table games including Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette.
Greenville Premium Experience SMALL TOWNS, BIG LEGENDS THE STORY OF B.B. KING - A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
HIGHLIGHTS
PREPARE FOR A JOURNEY TO INDIANOLA
Join us on a journey to Indianola, Mississippi, the hometown of legendary blues artist, B.B. King. Indianola captures the essence of the blues and exposes a charmingly simplistic way of life so unique to the Delta region. Each rugged brick used to support this small town has been saturated to its core with the gritty, unrefined soul of the blues.
On arrival, gospel music fills the air as a live performance by local musicians is held exclusively for American Queen Voyages guests. A guided tour of the museum begins as a heartwarming documentary tells the story of B.B.’s childhood and early beginnings.
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
Weave through the chronological exhibits throughout the museum as they twist and wind through the musical journey of King. From his humble beginnings as a child working on a small farm, to a determined young man with a guitar and a dream, to an international icon, King has cemented his place in musical history.
TASTE AND FEEL THE BLUES
After discovering the life of King, you will visit Club Ebony, an iconic night club built at the end of World War II in 1948. Here, local blues performers will entertain with rousing musical prowess while you enjoy some quintessential southern snacks. This authentic southern juke joint will set itself apart from the rest of your trip!
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