Delta Center for Culture and Learning

12/10/2025

Exciting News from the Delta Center for Culture and Learning:

We are thrilled to announce that the Delta Center has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to host The Most Southern Place on Earth: Music, History, and Culture of the Mississippi Delta workshop in the summer of 2026.

This prestigious NEH Landmarks workshop brings K–12 educators from across the country to the Mississippi Delta for an immersive, place based learning experience. Throughout the program, participants explore the region’s rich and complex history through its people, landscapes, cultural traditions, and historic sites. Through site visits, conversations with local culture bearers, museum tours, and seminar sessions with humanities scholars, educators gain new knowledge and resources to bring back to their classrooms.

The workshop helps teachers deepen their understanding of the Delta’s historical and cultural significance while developing engaging ways to incorporate these stories into their curriculum.

Applications are now open for Summer 2026

Apply here: https://deltacenterdsu.com/mostsouthern

We invite educators nationwide to apply and join us in exploring the powerful, distinctive, and enduring stories of the Mississippi Delta. Please help us spread the word!

11/20/2025

Cleveland is your perfect basecamp for a Mississippi Delta adventure! From some of Mississippi's best restaurants, to some of best hotels in the Delta, Cleveland's shopping and attractions make it the perfect Mississippi destination for a girls getaway, romantic weekend, or family road trip! It's ce

11/13/2025

We had a blast leading our tour group through Clarksdale on Tuesday! The Delta Center hosted a group of six visitors from California for a daylong tour where they learned about the rich culture and heritage of the Mississippi Delta. We made a stop at the Crossroads, Dockery Farm, Fannie Lou Hamer memorial and gravesite, and passed by Parchman Prison on our trip to Clarksdale. Lee Aylward shared her extensive knowledge of the region, and personal stories and experiences along the way.

The group was lucky enough to enjoy a few truly special blues moments. Mark “Muleman” Massey happened to be at the Delta Blues Museum during our visit and kindly grabbed his guitar from his car to play a few songs for us. Sean Apple opened his blues club to share the history of Delta blues and treat us to a performance, and Lucious Spiller joined in—making the experience even more unforgettable.

We’re already looking forward to our next tour!

11/13/2025

Think you don’t know anything about the Mississippi blues? Trust me, you do.So many of your favorite artists have been influenced (even if they don’t realize it) by the blues that originated in the Mississippi Delta. It’s the reason why people from all over the world travel to the region to da...

11/12/2025

🎤 Artist Roster Spotlight: Edna Nicole & Rev. Slim

When Edna Nicole and Rev. Slim joined forces in 2023, they created a sound that’s as soulful as it is timeless—rooted in Mississippi Delta blues, gospel, funk, and soul.

Rev. Slim, a Grammy-winning musician from Grenada, blends humor, authenticity, and mentorship in his performances, while Clarksdale native Edna Nicole channels her poetic roots and passion for community into music that uplifts and empowers.

Together, they perform at festivals, host community shows, and lead classes in theory, songwriting, and production—carrying forward Mississippi’s rich musical legacy with heart and harmony. 🎶

Learn more about these musicians and other artists on our roster by visiting https://arts.ms.gov/artist-roster/ ✨

Edna Nicole

10/30/2025

Visit the Cutrer Mansion tonight for Cutrer Book Talks with Jere Nash, a Greenville native. Jere Nash is the author of Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877.

Doors opening soon!

10/30/2025

Attention all students! Pre-Registration begins tomorrow. Contact your Academic Advisor.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Such a beautiful moment. Thank you for sharing Chandra ❤️

08/13/2025

What a memorable weekend at the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival - Clarksdale’s oldest running blues festival!

The “Delta Roots, Coahoma Routes” tour, led by the Mississippi Delta Cultural Heritage Ambassadors, offered visitors and locals an immersive look into the rich history of Coahoma County, told by members of the community who carry that legacy forward.

Keith Johnson and George Mumford performed blues music for tour guests inside the historic Messenger’s Cafè & Pool Hall while touring the New World District.

Jimmy ‘Duck’ Holmes brought Bentonia Blues to Red’s Lounge along with some stories and lessons learned.

The Parchman Prison Band, formed within Mississippi’s notorious Parchman Farm, returned to the stage for only the second time in nearly 20 years. The band carries forward a powerful legacy, where music once gave voice, and provided a sense of community and identity to those incarcerated.

07/31/2025

The Cultural Heritage Ambassadors have been hard at work, creating a powerful experience that brings the Delta’s culture and history to life. Come be a part of something special!

If you enjoyed our FREE historic bus tour last year, you don’t want to miss what we have in store for you! 🥳

We’re back, and inviting you on our guided bus tour to discover the cultural and historical roots of Coahoma County like you’ve never experienced it before.

✨Come out and enjoy food, art, wine, beer and live performances — a one of a kind experience created for the community and by our Cultural Heritage Ambassadors, all of whom are proud natives and residents of our county.✨ Chandra Williams, Charmion Davis, Chrissy Evette, Irma Hicks, Jack Bobo, Jecorry Miller, Latanthony Strong, Tasheena Galmore, Thaxton Waters, Tyler Slack and Yasmine Malone.

🎟️ And guess what? The tour is FREE to all residents of Coahoma County but tickets must be reserved. Join us August 9th or August 10th at 10:30 am or 2:30 PM!

Location: StoryWorks Studio
#3 Third Street
Clarksdale, Mississippi
(across from Meraki Roasting Co.)

This project is in partnership with StoryWorks Theater and the Delta Center for Culture and Learning, with support from the Walton Family Foundation.

Jenna Welch, Aallyah Wright, Layla Young, Jon Bernson, Rebecca Welch Weigel Red Panther Brewing Co. Messenger Pool Hall

Help us to celebrate, honor, and preserve our history. Get your free tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delta-roots-coahoma-routes-tickets-1533388238499?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp