Civil War Comes to Yazoo 1862 – 1864

The Civil War Comes to Yazoo 1862-1864 Originally titled “The Battle for Yazoo,” THIS PAMPHLET (out of print but available for download) was compiled many years ago from information supplied by Glen Jones, Mississippi Chemical Corporation; Edwin C. Bearss,...

Fire & Feast 2013 – planning has begun!

Planning has already begun for the 2013 edition of Yazoo City’s newest festival – Fire & Feast BBQ Competition & Festival, September 6 & 7!  As presenting sponsors for Fire & Feast, the Yazoo County CVB, has issued an open call to local and...
Oakes African-American Cultural Center

Oakes African-American Cultural Center

The Oakes African-American Cultural CenterP.O. Box 1192 | 930 Lamar Ave. Yazoo City, MS 39194 | 662-746-7984 Admission is FREE. Donations are welcomed. NOTE: THE OAKES AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS. THE INSIDE OF THE HOME IS NOT...

Sam Olden Historical Museum

The Sam Olden Yazoo Historical Society Museum, located in the Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City, brings together the County’s diverse past – from fossils dating back some 45,000 years to Native American relics, Civil War History, and African-American...
Tom’s on Main

Tom’s on Main

   Tom’s on Main 219 South Main Street Yazoo City www.tomsonmain.com 662-716-0505 Tom’s on Main is the vision of owner Thomas Johnson, whose former market and gourmet lunch spot Yazoo Market earned notoriety through regional and national publications...