Tour Length: Approx. 5 hrs. (Half Day)

Arrive at Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau office and visitor center in Yazoo City, Mississippi

Travel to the Triangle Cultural Center

Tour the Sam Olden Historical Society Museum
(located in the Triangle Cultural Center on top level, staircase only)

Depart for Glenwood Cemetery
Hear the story of the legendary “witch of Yazoo” read by local story teller dressed in costume, and view the grave site of Willie Morris, author of Good Old Boy and My Dog Skip.
(located in Glenwood Cemetery)

Lunch at Restaurant of your choice

Tour Downtown Historic District (Walk or Drive Tour) Shopping available

Tour Oakes African American Cultural Center

Leave for next destination

 

Also Available:

Greg Harkins Woodworks (Chairmaker to the Presidents) – 30 minute drive to Vaughan, MS. By Appointment. ADMISSION REQUIRED

Yazoo County’s Agricultural Tours. – See cotton, soybeans, corn, milo, and catfish farms. Visit a cotton gin and drive by beautiful Wolf and Broad Lakes. By Appointment. Groups of 30 or more only. ADMISSION REQUIRED

Wells Ranch: 250-acre working ranch with Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Cows, Horses, etc. Inquire about led horseback rides, fishing , 4-wheeler or hay rides, and other activities. 15 minute drive to Bentonia from Yazoo City. By appointment. ADMISSION REQUIRED

Tour Downtown Historic District (Walk or Drive Tour) Shopping also available.