Blues Trail Markers
The Mississippi Blues Trail markers tell stories through words and images of blues men and women and how the places where they lived and the times in which they existed–and continue to exist–influenced their music. The sites run the gamut from city streets to cotton fields, train depots to cemeteries, and clubs to churches. Vicksburg is the home to four blues trail markers: Highway 61 South (located at Washington St. and Jackson St.); The Red Tops (721 Clay St.); Willie Dixon (Willie Dixon Way); and Marcus Bottom (Halls Ferry Road and Bowmar Ave.).
Catfish Row Landing
Clay and Levee Street
601-634-4553
Enjoy outdoor exhibits depicting Vicksburg's rich history. Explore playful areas, gardens, fountains, art murals and unique exhibits.
Dawn till dusk year-round; Handicapped Accessible
www.vicksburg.org
Children’s Art Park at Catfish Row
A creative adventure into the history of the
Mississippi River and the fabulous paddle wheel
steamboats that once traveled its mighty waters.
Enjoy all the sights and musical sounds within
the park and imagine the Mississippi River
life that once flourished along these waterways.
Hear historical narration about Vicksburg’s
rich history. Explore playful areas, gardens,
the splash fountain, children’s art, murals
and unique exhibits.
Located downtown
Vicksburg on Levee Street, between Clay
Street and Grove Streets.
Park hours are 9 am to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
For more information call the City Clerk’s
Office at 601-634-4553 or contact our Action
Line at 601-636-3411. Handicapped accessible.
Community Theatre at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults: $12; Senior Citizens (55 & over) $10, Students $7, Children (12 and under) $5; Groups of 12 or more: Adults: $8, Students $5, Children $3
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Fri-Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 2:00 p.m. Sept., Nov., Feb., May
Our stage is filled with music, drama, and comedy with four main stage productions each season at Mississippi's oldest chartered community theatre.
www.e-vtg.com
Corner Drug Store
1123 Washington Street • 601-636-2756
A fascinating privately-owned collection of Civil
War artifacts and pharmaceutical artifacts.
Antique reproductions available for purchase.
8:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Mo-Fr;
8:00 am – 5:30 Sat;
9:30 am – 11:30 am Su
All major credit cards accepted
www.vicksburgcornerdrug.com
Fairy Tale Theatre at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults $5, Children (12 and under) $3
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Thurs-Sun, late June
Plays produced and performed by young actors and actresses, ages 7-18.
www.e-vtg.com
Gold in the Hills at Vicksburg Theatre Guild
Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa
601-636-0471
Adults: $10; Children 12 and under: $5;Groups of 12 or more: Adults: $7; Children: $4
MC, Visa
Call for show dates Fri-Sat: 7:30 p.m., mid-Mar-mid-Apr & Jul.
Old-time melodrama, performing continuously since 1936. Cheer the hero, love the heroine, boo and throw peanuts at the villain. Sing the old songs, watch the can-can dancers.
www.vicksburg.com/~gold
www.e-vtg.com
Margaret’s Grocery
Route 4, Box 219 - Highway 61 North
Margaret’s Grocery has huge towers of pink,
white and yellow masonry surrounding the
original store building. The structure is the work
of the Reverend H.D. Dennis, Margaret’s
husband, who promised her years ago, “If you
marry me, I’ll turn your store into a palace.”
This ever - growing folk art structure, which
stretches more than 100 feet along Highway
61, is filled with folk art displays.
The Tomato Place
3229 Hwy 61 South • 601-661-0040
Open 7 am – Dark
Experience yesteryear’s roadside produce stand.
Locally grown in-season fruits, vegetables, and
melons. Browse handmade furniture, arts &
crafts, and plants in an old-time roadside produce
market. We carry the area’s largest selection
of Dorman Pacific®, Scalia®, and Stacy Adams®
hats for men and women. We bake breads, pies,
and cookies daily. Special orders available.
Local honey, sorghum, ribbon cane syrups
and homemade jams, jellies, and “Mississippi
Fever”! Enjoy fresh-squeezed lemonade from our
antique juicer or let us blend you a fruit smoothie
while you shop. All-natural selections also
available. A must see for artists and photographers.
Be sure to visit this Caribbean-themed “funky”
little shack with a dash of New Orleans music.
Menu available 10-5:30.
Credit cards and checks welcome.
Fax in your order 601-883-0353.
www.thetomatoplace.com
thetomatoplace@bellsouth.net
Vicksburg Auditorium
901 Monroe Street
601-630-2929 or 866-VCC-MEET
The Vicksburg Auditorium offers more than
35,520 square feet of meeting and event space.
From 1957 to 1997, the Vicksburg City Auditorium played host to the Miss Mississippi
Scholarship Pageant. It is currently the annual
home of the Miss Vicksburg Pageant, as well
as a variety of blues shows and civic events.
The vintage Auditorium has recently undergone
renovation including the refurbishing of its
floors and updating in the food service area.
All major credit cards accepted
Offices open Mo-Fr 8 am to 5 p.m.
vccevents@vicksburg.org
www.VCCMEET.com
Vicksburg Convention Center
1600 Mulberry Street
601-630-2929 or 866-VCC-MEET
The Vicksburg Convention Center offers more
than 25,555 square feet of meeting and event
space. A two-level complex built from the
ground up with flexibility, functionality and
ergonomics in mind, Vicksburg Convention
Center offers spacious exhibit halls, cozy
meeting rooms and everything in between.
Featuring many annual events like the Festival
of Trees and Alcorn State University Jazz Fest.
All major credit cards accepted
Offices open Mo-Fr 8 am to 5 p.m.
vccevents@vicksburg.org
www.VCCMEET.com
Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
Located on floodwall on Levee Street.
At the entrance to the Downtown Waterfront,
artist Robert Dafford’s 32 pictorial murals
depict periods of history which developed from
our city. Life-like murals grace the waterfront
wall; enjoy a peek into Old Historic Downtown
Vicksburg, the Steamboat Era, the Great
Bear Hunt with President “Teddy” Roosevelt,
African American History and many more.
A narrative of this area can be heard by
tuning in to 90.5 FM or 1620 AM radio
stations.
Wilcox Theatres in Pemberton Square Mall
601-638-2136
Along with new seating and carpeting, renovations
include the addition of DTS Surround
Sound systems in all screening rooms, expanded
seating areas for disabled customers and a
refurbished lobby and concessions area.
