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| Name | Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum & Gallery |
| Brief Description | local blues museum |
| Type | Attraction |
| Category | Mississippi Museum |
| Description | Dedicated to the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. (He died and is buried nearby.) Founded and operated by Stephen LaVere, the producer of the Grammy-award winning box set, Robert Johnson - The Complete Recordings, the museum holds wonders untold for the dedicated blues aficianado. Special showcased displays of original Robert Johnson 78's, albums and CDs, cover recordings of Johnson's compositions and an impressive collection of gold and platinum record sales awards, books and films about Robert Johnson, and the Terraplane automobile (about which Johnson composed his most famous contemporary song, "Terraplane Blues"). There is also a room devoted to WGRM radio, which began its life in the building and on the same floor and over which B.B. King began his professional music career and as a result, the building is marked outside with Greenwood's first Mississippi Blues Trail marker. A local history room is dedicated to steamboats and railroads, the Civil War and Civil Rights, Spurrier Photography Studio, Ralph Lembo's Music Store and other local businesses, local record companies, musicians and singers. The entire premises are decorated with unusual photographs - many of them from LaVere's private collection and archives - which will enchant even the casual visitor. There is no admission charge, but a $2 per adult and a $1 per child donation is requested. In addition, a showcase full of unusual items related to the blues in general and Robert Johnson in particular - posters, postcards, books, CDs, and kitchy collectibles beckon even the most frugal to make a purchase and carry something home. See website for more information. |
| Address | 222 Howard Street |
| CSZ | Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 |
| Cost | no admission fee, small donation requested |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 10-5 - Saturdays, 10-2 or private tours at any hour upon request |
| Website | www.threedeuces.net |
| Additional Information | Additional Information |
| Information Request | Request Mississippi Visitor Information |
| Last Updated | 2/1/2009 |
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