Early black townships were economic, political, and social sanctuaries where African American families and businesses could thrive.

Celebration Check in at Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History, 200 Roosevelt St, Mound Bayou, Mississippi 38762
Location:
Go To JFK High School Campus (204 Edwards) Make the first turn from Edwards and Roosevelt.

Weather and what to wear?

July is the hottest month of the year in Mound Bayou, MS, with an average high of 91°F and low of 73°F. Typically, the humidity level throughout July hovers around 75%. Consider loose fitting clothes and comfortable fabric. The dress code for the events are smart casual and business casual for all events, sessions, and gatherings.

Where is Mound Bayou close to?

Geography. U.S. Routes 61 and 278 bypass
Mound Bayou to the west and lead south.
Directions from Memphis is 105 miles,
traveling South on US 61 to Mound Bayou,
MS.  Jackson, MS is 132 miles away.

ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS

Thursday evening jazz reception and mixer at the Mound Bayou Museum, 6:00pm –
8:00pm. Light refreshments. Smart casual dress.

Friday evening celebration with live band and awards ceremony. Dinner will be served. Held
at 204 Edwards Avenue, Mound Bayou, MS. 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Evening casual dress.

Saturday Celebrations with shopping, tours, children’s games, agricultural
demonstrations and more. Dress ready for horseshoe toss, water slides, and
pony rides!

Saturday Candlelight 6pm at the Mound Bayou Cemetery.

Host Hotel: Lyric West End Hotel (Group Rate Available) Located in Cleveland, MS is 9 miles away. Cleveland has shopping, restaurants, and other hotels/motels. It is the home of the Mississippi Grammy Museum (800 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732)

Clarksdale, MS is 27 miles away. It has hotels, dining, entertainment, and ‘live’ blues music all year round. https://www.visitclarksdale.com/

Tunica, MS is 65 miles from Mound Bayou. Has golf, 24 hour dining and 4 different casinos https://tunicatravel.com/

Airbnb: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ACbygFCdB/