Our first visit was to the Civil
War Battlefield at Vicksburg. The Confederate line terminated at the
mighty Mississippi River. The river is approximately 90 feet deep in
the main channel.
A trip to Natchez, Mississippi is a
must for someone who likes the plantation architecture of the Old
South. Historic Tours of the town and many of its gracious homes are
available, as are several elegant places to stay.
Memphis, Tennessee is a major
tourist town. History is an important component, including recent
history. This statue of Elvis Presley is in the Memphis Welcome
Center.
This is the Lorraine Motel in
Memphis. The wreath on the balcony marks the spot where Martin
Luther King, Jr. was standing when he was shot. The motel is part of
a museum of African American culture.