Delta Blues Museum facts for kids
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Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Passenger Depot
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Exterior of the museum in 2017
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bounded by N. Edwards, Sharkey and Issaquena Aves., and the ICRR main track, Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States |
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| Built | 1926 |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001194 |
| Added to NRHP | October 31, 1995 |
The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a special place. It collects and shares the history of blues music. The museum helps people learn about this important type of music. It also shows art that celebrates the blues tradition.
The museum is inside an old train station. This building is called the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Passenger Depot. It was built in 1926. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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Exploring the Delta Blues Museum
The museum has many cool items from blues history. One famous item is a small house. This house is where the legendary blues musician Muddy Waters lived when he was young. It was on a farm called Stovall Plantation, near Clarksdale.
Muddy Waters' Shack
The little house was carefully moved to the museum. It was fixed up so it would be strong again. Now, visitors can see this important piece of blues history inside the museum. It helps everyone imagine what life was like for early blues artists.
Blues Trail Marker
In 2013, a special marker was placed outside the museum. It is part of the Mississippi Blues Trail. This trail highlights important places in blues history across Mississippi.
Famous Visitors and Supporters
Many famous musicians have visited the Delta Blues Museum. These include Eric Clapton and Paul Simon. The rock band ZZ Top also loves this museum. Their lead singer, Billy Gibbons, has helped raise a lot of money to support it.
Learning to Play Music
The museum also helps young people learn about music. It teaches them how to play musical instruments. This way, new generations can keep the blues tradition alive.
The Historic Train Station Building
The building where the museum is located has a rich history. It was built around 1918. It first served as a train station for passengers. This was for the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. Later, it became a freight depot for the Illinois Central Railroad.
The museum moved into this historic train station in 1999. It was a perfect new home for the Delta Blues Museum. The building itself is an important part of the area's history. It was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
See also
- List of music museums
- Mississippi Blues Trail
- Ground Zero Blues Club
- National Blues Museum
