Brochure 1 - American Road® Magazine
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Brochure 1 - American Road® Magazine
Crossroads Museum at the Historic Depot – The hub of area history, the museum housed in the 1918 Depot, sits at the historic railroads crossings which brought both war and prosperity to Corinth. The museum has an extensive collection of local Civil War relics. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 5 p.m., 662287-3120, www.crossroadsmuseum.com; while visiting museum, take a peek into the C&D Jarnigan Store, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of reproduction uniforms and accessories for both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Note: Wednesdays the shop closes at 3:30 p.m., 662-287-4977, www.jarnaginco.com. Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center – No visit to Corinth would be complete without seeing the Interpretive Center, a National Park Service Site. The Center features videos of the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth; ranger-led programs and an educational water feature. Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 662-287-9273, www.nps.gov/shil Battery F – View one of the nation’s most pristine earthwork for the Civil War period. Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 800-748-9048, www.corinth.net. Corinth Contraband Camp – Called “the Birthplace of American Freedom,” the Contraband Camp was home to hundreds of runaway slaves, who fled to Federally occupied Corinth, during the Civil War. Today a portion of the land where the camp existed has been set aside as a park. Bronze figures surround a trail through the Camp depicting the lives of people once considered “contraband” of war. Open daily from dawn to dusk, 662-287-9273, www.nps.gov/shil Corinth National Cemetery – This cemetery is the final resting place for 1,793 History IS ONLY HALF OUR STORY. In Corinth, Mississippi, monuments and museums celebrating Civil War heritage abound. However, that is only half the story. Restaurants, serving local delicacy, the Slugburger; art galleries; and unique shopping thrive in the quaint downtown district. Special events occur year around, including performances by the Corinth Symphony Orchestra, Corinth Theatre Arts, and Bluegrass Pickin’ on the Square. Recreation – golf, hiking/biking, hunting, and farm tours – are also a part of the story. Come be a part of our story! known and 3,895 unknown soldiers representing 273 Civil War regiments from 15 states. Open daily form dawn to dusk, 800-748-9048, www.corinth.net 215 N. Fillmore Street • Corinth, MS 38834 Toll Free: 800-748-9048 662-287-8300 • 662-286-0102 Fax www.corinth.net • tourism@corinth.net ( 8 0 0 ) 7 4 8 - 9 0 4 8 • W W W. C O R I N T H . N E T The Rest of the Story... Art galleries; and unique shopping thrive in the quaint downtown district. Coca-Cola Museum Coliseum Theatre This local museum celebrates over a hundred The Coliseum was built in 1924 and is memorabilia, and interactive computer tile, ornamental plaster ceilings and a grand years of Coca-Cola in Corinth. Exhibits include historic images, artifacts/advertising stations featuring jingles and ads. Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 662-284-4848. Corinth Artist Guild Gallery The Gallery has an outstanding collection of regional art. A variety of artists exhibit one-of-a-kind works that range from realism, a showplace of Victorian and Art Deco Design. Elements such as black and white staircase warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The Coliseum still hosts special events, including performances by the Corinth Symphony Orchestra, throughout the year. Tours available by appointment – 800-748-9048. Corinth Farmer’s Market impressionism and abstract art to sculptures, From May – October, the Corinth Farmer’s Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m – 4 p.m., much more. Hours: Daily; 662-287-4745. stained glass, jewelry, and other decorative arts. 662-665-0520, www.corinthartistguild.com Market, located on Shiloh Road, welcomes vendors selling local produce, fruit, plants and Historic Downtown Shops Annual Events Crossroads Festival & Chili Cook-Off Coca-Cola 10k Run Jacinto 4th of July Festival Green Markets Slugburger Festival Farmington Heritage Festival Hog Wild B-B-Q Cook-Off Historic Corinth Grand Illumination Experience the heart of Corinth in its busy Downtown. Here one will find unique specialty shops, restaurants, antique stores, art galleries, and museums. Three 100 yearold businesses anchor the District – Borroum’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain, Biggers Hardware, and Waits Jewelry Store. CALL FOR YOUR FREE TRAVEL PLANNER Celebrate Corinth FOR A FULL SCHEUDULE OF EVENTS, VISIT US ONLINE: www.corinth.net 215 N. Fillmore Street • Corinth, MS 38834 Toll Free: 800-748-9048 662-287-8300 • 662-286-0102 Fax www.corinth.net • tourism@corinth.net