About Us
A trip to Mississippi wouldn't be complete if you didn't make plans to stop by the Civil Rights Museum in Belzoni, MS, named honoring Mississippi's
"She-Ro" of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer. The Civil Rights Museum features the Old Story Teller who tells stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, that is centered around Slavery, Civil War, Sharecropping and the Blues, Gospel and Civil Rights Movement. Children and adults like enjoy the stories told by the Old Story Teller who always gives the listening audience a sense of humor, education and entertainment.
The Cultural Heritage Center has many stories that can be personally related to the Old Storyteller. The location of the Civil Rights Museum is on the Rev. George W. Lee's Hwy 49, which was dedicated on June 15, 2012 honoring Rev George W. Lee. The Museum is part of a Consortium of Museums. The Rev. George W. Lee Museums and The Pinetop Perkins Blues Museum, which gives the visitor a holistic cultural heritage experience at one location. If you or a school, or church, tour groups, family reunions or corporate outings would like to tour this authentic Cultural Heritage Experience of Mississippi's first grass roots Civil Rights Museum please contact us today.
"She-Ro" of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer. The Civil Rights Museum features the Old Story Teller who tells stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, that is centered around Slavery, Civil War, Sharecropping and the Blues, Gospel and Civil Rights Movement. Children and adults like enjoy the stories told by the Old Story Teller who always gives the listening audience a sense of humor, education and entertainment.
The Cultural Heritage Center has many stories that can be personally related to the Old Storyteller. The location of the Civil Rights Museum is on the Rev. George W. Lee's Hwy 49, which was dedicated on June 15, 2012 honoring Rev George W. Lee. The Museum is part of a Consortium of Museums. The Rev. George W. Lee Museums and The Pinetop Perkins Blues Museum, which gives the visitor a holistic cultural heritage experience at one location. If you or a school, or church, tour groups, family reunions or corporate outings would like to tour this authentic Cultural Heritage Experience of Mississippi's first grass roots Civil Rights Museum please contact us today.
General Group Guidelines
~ Unscheduled groups arriving without a prior reservation are not eligible for the special discount rate.
~ Special student group rates are available.
~ Call for group rates
~Groups of Twenty or more(with at least two weeks notification of your visit) qualify for a reduction.
When booking your tour please have the following:
~ Special student group rates are available.
~ Call for group rates
~Groups of Twenty or more(with at least two weeks notification of your visit) qualify for a reduction.
When booking your tour please have the following:
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Name of School/Organization/ ETC...
Name of Group Leader/Contact(if different)
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Address/ Phone Number/ Fax Number/Email
Date and Time of Tour/ Number of People on tour
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Helpful Hints
~ Its a good idea to have a few alternate dates before booking your tour.
~ Check your calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.
~ Be aware of time constraints that could affect your visit(I.E Bus Schedule, Travel Times, ETC.) and make your booking agent aware of them.
~ Check your calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.
~ Be aware of time constraints that could affect your visit(I.E Bus Schedule, Travel Times, ETC.) and make your booking agent aware of them.
Hours of Operation
Open for tours only call (662) 836-7761
an advance
Hours are subject to change. Most tours can be scheduled within the hour.
Sorry if we missed any sudden visits.
an advance
Hours are subject to change. Most tours can be scheduled within the hour.
Sorry if we missed any sudden visits.
Holiday
The Museums is open for tours on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Museum are closed on the following holidays:
~Easter
~Thanksgiving Day
~Christmas Eve/ Day
~New Years Eve
~Easter
~Thanksgiving Day
~Christmas Eve/ Day
~New Years Eve
Admissions
Adults(18ys and Older): $10.00 each. A group of 10 or more-$8.00 per person
Senior Citizens (65yrs and older): $5.00 each
Students (all ages): $5.00 each
Children 5 and Under: $1.00 each
Members: FREE
FREE PERIOD: Tuesdays after 3:00 P.M - Closing (for Belzoni, Humphreys County Residents Only who cannot afford a donation)
*CALL IN ADVANCE* Schedules and prices are subject to change without notice to website.
Senior Citizens (65yrs and older): $5.00 each
Students (all ages): $5.00 each
Children 5 and Under: $1.00 each
Members: FREE
FREE PERIOD: Tuesdays after 3:00 P.M - Closing (for Belzoni, Humphreys County Residents Only who cannot afford a donation)
*CALL IN ADVANCE* Schedules and prices are subject to change without notice to website.
schedule YOUR TOUR TODAY
The Civil Rights Museum: (662) 836-7761
(662) 924- 9337
E-mail: [email protected]
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