Madam C J Walker: Born on Louisiana plantation, immortalized by Barbie
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Madam C J Walker: Born on Louisiana plantation, immortalized by Barbie
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Poverty Point World Heritage Site may be the best-known historical spot in Louisiana, but it’s far from the only one. Northeast Louisiana and west Mississippi are full of Civil War sites, museums dedicated to the region’s cotton, African-American and aviation history and lesser-known cultural destinations that beckon intrepid adventurers and families of all stripes. Take a two-day journey throughout the region and discover some of the backstories of those who lived there. Start in Vicksburg, a west Mississippi city loaded with Civil War lore. Vicksburg National Military Park honors the memories of thousands of soldiers who died during the Siege of Vicksburg, a 47-day-long battle that marked a turning point in the war and eventually led to the North’s victory. See the remains of the USS Cairo gunboat before touring Confederate commander John Pemberton’s headquarters. Finish your journey with a drive down the 16-mile road that winds past important battlefield stops.Head west acr