History Hunting in Jackson, Miss.: A Tour of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

By Roscoe Barnes III, PhD

Copyright (c) 2019

#History
#RoscoeAndMichellesExcellentAdventures
#MichelleChildres

Michelle Childres

On Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, Michelle Childres and I visited the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, which proved to be a powerful and deeply emotional experience. At times, it seemed overwhelming. The sights and sounds were so evocative they moved us to tears.

We were struck by the raw and unvarnished narrative that was boldly presented in living color. It was truth, if you will, in three dimensions. Disturbing images of our history appeared with actual audio from the 50s and 60s. We heard the threats, the racial slurs, and the cries for justice. We saw the beatings and the unbelievable suffering. Thanks to the high-tech features in the museum, the civil rights history came to life in ways we never imagined.

The video and freedom songs were deeply moving. Everything I saw took me back in time. Truth be told, I was not prepared for what I experienced. Seeing the chains and shackles worn by slaves left me with penetrating images I'll never forget. Same was true with the sight of the hood and robe worn by the Klan.

Some of the displays were quite shocking and even jarring, to say the least, but I suppose that was the purpose. Overall, it was a great visit and something I highly recommend. Yes, I will be returning.

Photo by Michelle Childres

Photo by Michelle Childres

#HistoryHunting #RoscoeAndMichellesExcellentAdventures #History #Mississippi #CivilRights #MedgarEvers #Slavery #BlackHistory #AnneMoody

----------------------------------

ROSCOE BARNES III, Ph.D., is a writer, chaplain, historian, and former newspaper reporter. He is the author of more than a dozen books and Gospel tracts. For more information about his work and history, see his Personal Profile here or visit his website: http://www.roscoebarnes.net. Connect with him on Twitter (@roscoebarnes3) or by email: roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com.