The Catfish Row Museum provides a cultural heritage experience that showcases the unique and diverse aspects of Vicksburg — from its music, history and storytelling to its vibrant food heritage, worship and the visual arts.
Read more about the broad cultural exploration of the events, places, stories and vices that helped shape historic Vicksburg’s culture.
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Brown to lead program on the legacy of the ‘Vickburg Citizens’ Appeal’
Black newspaper, Vicksburg Citizens Appeal, played a major role in Freedom Summer and securing voting rights
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Dr. Tuuri to Discuss Vicksburg’s Role in Voting Rights Movement
Events that happened in Vicksburg and neighboring areas such as Natchez will be the main focus of Tuuri’s presentation.
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Catfish Row Museum is one of six Mississippi sites to host “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America”
The Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg is one of six Mississippi sites selected to host “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.
Keep readingCatfish Row Museum receives grant to expand partnership with Mississippi Main Street and the Mississippi Humanities Council
We have great news! The Catfish Row Museum is grateful to receive a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Keep readingCatfish Row Museum announces Food for Thought: Catfish Row Museum Lab and Pop-Up Exhibition
The Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg has received a grant from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area that will help us engage with the community and build our relationship with the Delta and the culture of Mississippi.
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