The B.B. King Museum is a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility which uses the life story of world renowned blues artist, and native son, Riley (B.B.) King, as a framework to tell about the Mississippi Delta region and the origins and influence of blues music. Centered around the last standing brick cotton gin in Mississippi, the Museum uses...
Corner of Church St. and Second St.
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-9539
"Like a good fishing hole" is the way B.B. King described this spot where he played blues to passersby early in his career. Located on the corner of Church and Second streets and across from the historic Sunflower County Courthouse, this location attracted an audience that would encourage the career of one of America's most influential musicians.
St. Rest Plantation cemetery in Holly Ridge
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-9539
In the shadow of a modern working cotton gin lies a nondescript country cemetery. Deep among the primitive headstones is the final resting ground of pioneer bluesman, Charlie Patton. Patton is considered the "father of Delta Blues" for his role in defining not only the musical genre, but also the image and lifestyle of the rambling Mississippi blue...
404 Hannah Street
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-9539
Club Ebony, one of the most famous hot spots on the Mississippi Blues Trail, still serves up live music on Sunday evenings. Since 1945 it has hosted Count Basie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike Turner, Little Milton, Willie Clayton, Bobby Bland, and blues legends Howlin’ Wolf and B.B. King, as told on the MS Blues Trail marker outside. Under ne...
904 Hannah St.
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-2264
Club Ebony is one of the most famous hot spots on the Mississippi Blues Trail. Since 1945 it has hosted Count Basie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike Turner, Little Milton, Wilie Clayton, Bobby Bland and blues legends Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King, as told on the Mississippi Blues Trail marker outside. Under new ownership (B.B. King himself!), this "refr...
103-105 Main Street
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-2900
662-347-8198
www.khafre.us
At da' House of Khafre, enjoy cultural arts entertainment at "da House Party" every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the Front Porch Stage. "Family Night" is held every Friday night from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Browse "Afrocentricity: African Art Boutique" Thursday through Sunday from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. or by appointment. Their Delta g...
109 Pershing Avenue
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-3209
Located next to the new B.B. King Museum, "The Gin Mill" is both restaurant and gallery of Delta culture and heritage. Sandwiches, salads, BBQ and grilled specialties. Beer available, set ups for BYOB and corkage fee for your wine.
100 Pershing Avenue
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-3209
Live entertainment on weekends pays homage to the blues inside this circa 1920’s cotton gin, next door to the B.B. King Museum. Proudly displaying the works of many Mississippi artists and craftsmen, the Gin Mill Galleries sells antiques and gifts, as well as hosts book signings and art exhibits. Lunch and dinner are served.
Tuesday ...
400 Second St.
Indianola,
MS
38751
662-887-9539
There is no better way to experience Indianola than our walking/driving tour of Indianola's historic district which includes three Mississippi Blues Trail Markers; the new B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center; the childhood home of New York Times food editor, chef and author, Craig Claiborne; and so much more!
Downtown Moorhead
Moorhead,
MS
38761
662-887-9539
The site immortalized in the lyrics of W.C. Handy's 1915 blues song "Yellow Dog Blues," this point marks the intersection of two major railroad lines, northbound Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad (the "Yellow Dog") and westbound Southern Railroad. Ridingo n the railroad was a common theme in blues songs - a metaphor for travel and escape.