Greenville, MS Attractions
Greenville (pop. 42,000) offers a variety of cultural activities, including symphony, ballet, and blues performances. The Mississippi Delta Blues Festival attracts large numbers of visitors annually. There are also museums and recreational opportunities in and around the city.
Old Number 1 Firehouse Museum
The Old Number 1 Firehouse Museum in Greenville displays a 1927 fire engine, a 1848 Ford Seagrave Pumper, and hands on exhibits for children.
Greenville Surroundings
Belzoni - Ethel Wright Mohamed Stitchery Museum
Ethel Wright Mohamed was known as the Grandma Moses of stitchery in Mississippi. Intricate stitching on fabric was used to tell the story of her family's life. Ethel's memory pictures include her marriage and eight children. There are over 100 stitchery photos on display.
Ethel Wright Mohamed Stitchery Museum
307 Central Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
United States
307 Central Street
Belzoni, MS 39038
United States
Phone 1 (662) 247-3633
Fax 1 (662) 247-1433
Facilities
Gift shop
Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland (pop. 14,000) is located in the heart of the legendary Mississippi Delta region. The town offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Fishing and boating are popular in the regions lakes and rivers.
Cleveland is also home to Delta State University, adding an artistic and cultural flare to the city.
Cleveland is also home to Delta State University, adding an artistic and cultural flare to the city.
Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
600 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
United States
600 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
United States
Phone 1 (662) 843-2712
Fax 1 (662) 843-2718
Greenwood, Mississippi
Greenwood (pop. 18,000) is located on the Yazoo River at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta.
Greenwood - Cottonlandia Museum
(In Greenwood, Mississippi)
The Cottonlandia Museum in Greenwood features displays on the history of the cotton industry in Mississippi and the people of the Mississippi River from the pre-Columbian era to modern day.
Cottonlandia Museum
1608 US Highway 82 West
Greenwood, MS 38930-2725
United States
1608 US Highway 82 West
Greenwood, MS 38930-2725
United States
Phone 1 (662) 453-0925
Fax 1 (662) 455-7556
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Leland - Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Exhibit, Mississippi
The Kermit the Frog Exhibit is located in the in the Washington County Tourist Center in Leland. It is a tribute to Jim Henson, the creator of the Sesame Street and Muppets characters. Some original Muppets are on display.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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