{"id":13,"date":"2025-01-27T22:27:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T22:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/civilrights.visitgreenwood.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:07:41","slug":"visit-greenwood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/civilrights.visitgreenwood.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Greenwood"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Where a Movement was Born <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experience Civil Rights History from the Heart of the Delta.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It\u2019s one thing to read about milestones of the Civil Rights Movement and another to actually stand where key events happened and ultimately shaped America for the better. Greenwood is proud to be at the heart of it all and to preserve and share these prominent moments in history with the world. Once you\u2019re here, you\u2019ll experience our vibrant and welcoming spirit, great accommodations like the Alluvian Hotel, our amazing arts, culture and food scenes, and best of all you\u2019ll be at vantage point that\u2019s within an hour\u2019s drive of most every other attraction in the Mississippi Delta. Scroll down to glimpse at what everyone\u2019s talking about.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Emmett Till<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Emmett Till, an event that stirred the hearts of the nation and mobilized the Civil Rights Movement. Come honor his memory by visiting Greenwood\u2019s statue dedicated to his legacy. The bronze statue stands nine feet tall and is located just 10 miles away from where Bryant\u2019s Grocery was located and where history took place. Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On the night of June 12, 1966, the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Stokely Carmichael, rallied a crowd of over 600 protestors with a rousing speech on Black Power. Greenwood was right in the middle of James Meredith\u2019s \u201cMarch Against Fear\u201d from Memphis to Jackson, and when Carmichael and two other marchers had been arrested for pitching tents on a school campus, they were arrested. By the time they were let out, they had garnered hundreds of supporters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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If you\u2019re looking to take in all that Greenwood has to offer, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta is dedicated to the preservation of the area\u2019s art, history and culture. From the Civil War to Civil Rights, the museum provides an immersive and insightful look into one of the most storied corners of America.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Just a short distance away from Greenwood\u2019s Emmett Till statue is a Freedom Trail marker for Bryant\u2019s Grocery. It was here in 1955 that a young Emmett Till had an encounter with the store owner\u2019s wife, ultimately leading to his kidnapping and murder. Till\u2019s death received international attention and exposed the world to the true horrors of racism in the South. This marker serves as a reminder of not only these dark days, but also the ensuing spark that ignited the Civil Rights Movement and a national pursuit of justice for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amtrak\u2019s train route provides a convenient, immersive journey through history and culture. Whether traveling to or from Greenwood, tourists with a road trip planned around Civil Rights history have an easy way to explore major destinations here and beyond by hopping on Amtrak. Amtrak connects Greenwood to Memphis, Jackson, New Orleans and Chicago, each contributing their own piece to the story of the Civil Rights Movement.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step back in time and discover one of Greenwood\u2019s oldest black neighborhoods, Baptist Town, a historic neighborhood established in the 1800s during the rise of the cotton industry. Once a safe haven for Greenwood\u2019s Black community, it still thrives as a vibrant, close-knit neighborhood brimming with rich culture and history. Be sure to visit the Back in the Day Museum, where you can explore the history of Baptist Town and African American culture in the Delta.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alluvian Hotel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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After a long day of exploration, nothing beats some relaxation. The Alluvian Hotel is one of Greenwood\u2019s most prestigious accommodations, featuring custom furnishings, plush bed and bath linens and a dedicated spa that will leave you recharged for anything the day brings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Remembering Emmett Till: 70 Years Later<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Seventy years ago, on August 28, 1955, the brutal murder of Emmett Till shocked the nation and became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement…<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Day in the Life: Civil Rights Tour in Greenwood Area\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As you look past the nearby Yazoo River toward Greenwood, Mississippi a journey rich in history and central to the\u00a0Civil Rights Movement awaits…<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Delta-born Author Wright Thompson Remains \non NY Times Bestseller List with Riveting Account \nof Emmett Till Story in \u201cThe Barn\u201d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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New York Times bestselling author and Southern savant Wright Thompson spent time with us recently to talk about Greenwood…<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In the middle of the 20th century, Greenwood became a hotbed of the Civil Rights Movement. Those with deep roots in the Delta joined their voices with those across the country to push the nation forward. Their steps can be traced along the streets in and around Greenwood, even to this day, and are just waiting to be rediscovered. Download our Civil Rights Brochure for an in-depth look at Greenwood\u2019s place in the struggle for equality.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After a long day of travel, nothing beats staying in one of Greenwood\u2019s premiere lodging establishments. Whether you\u2019re living it up cosmopolitan-style in The Alluvian Hotel & Spa or soaking in the authentic flair of Tallahatchie Flats\u2019 rustic cabins on the bank of the breathtaking Tallahatchie River, rest assured that you\u2019ll rest easy in Greenwood.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Delve into Greenwood\u2019s profound Civil Rights history with our interactive map<\/a>. Trace echoes of courage and change as you explore transformative sites. This is more than a guide \u2013 it’s your portal to the stories and unshakable spirit that shaped a movement. Start your journey and uncover Greenwood\u2019s unique place in history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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