Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, the Bilox Lighthouse has come to define the city in multiple ways over the decades. Surviving multiple wars and natural disasters, the monument has become a signature icon of Biloxi as well as a symbol of the city’s resolve and resilience, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to both […]
The Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Ocean City, Mississippi, contains the names and pictures of soldiers from Mississippi who were killed in the Vietnam War. The site features numerous other displays that commemorate the sacrifices made by Mississippians during other wars and conflicts, allowing audiences to engage with the space and the history it […]
There are numerous notable monuments located throughout Vicksburg, Mississippi. The largest is undoubtedly the Self-Guided Driving Tour at Vicksburg National Military Park, but the Vicksburg Riverfront Murals and Catfish Row Children’s Art Park are also especially notable. However, these monuments are just a few of the obscure and outstanding monuments that are spread across the […]
Over 1,300 plaques, markers and memorials have made Vicksburg Military Park one of the largest collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. Dedicated to one of the major battles of the American Civil War, the Self-Guided Driving Tour of the park allows visitors to experience the history that it honors and preserves via set driving […]
As a one-of-a-kind combination of history, art and interactivity, there’s something for everyone at Catfish Row Children’s Art Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The park utilizes the history of the area in multiple ways to create distinct experiences for audiences of all types, enabling it to become an attraction for both residents and visitors. The Evolution […]
The Vicksburg Riverfront Murals are a series of paintings that appear on floodwalls of the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, Mississippi. These murals depict the history of the city through the centuries but also directly reference the culture of the region. Doing so has highlighted what it can look like to creatively depict the significant events, […]
Merdian, Mississippi is home to notable monuments like the Mississippi Walk of Fame as well as Around Town Carousels that pay homage to the historic Dentzel Carousel in Highland Park. Featuring one of those horses from the Around Town Carousels and being across the street from part of the Mississippi Walk of Fame should allow […]