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Vibrant sunset cityscape of Memphis featuring neon lights and historic buildings, reflecting the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Southern cities like Jackson.

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The Civil Rights Movement in Jackson, Memphis & Nashville

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A group of senior adults smiles for a photo while participating in a Civil Rights Movement educational tour in Mississippi.

The Medgar Evers Home in Mississippi, a light green ranch-style house with a carport and brick accents, sits on a grassy lawn.

A woman views historical exhibits and posters at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, reflecting on the history of the Civil Rights Movement.

Visitors examine exhibits and listen to audio recordings at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Bright neon signs illuminate music venues and restaurants along Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, at night.

A stained glass window featuring three crosses at the historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, framed by an ivy-covered stone archway.

A wide view of the Nashville city skyline showcasing modern buildings and the iconic pointed skyscraper under a bright blue sky.

Six women participants on a Civil Rights Movement tour sit around a long wooden table inside a restaurant in Nashville.

The historic red brick Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, stands prominently against a backdrop of modern glass skyscrapers on a clear day.

Interior view from the balcony of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, showing the curved wooden pews and stage area.

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15 meals ( 6B, 5L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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15 meals ( 6B, 5L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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3,949

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10 expert-led field trips

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15 meals ( 6B, 5L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 31, 2027.

Meet the group at The Westin Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 6, 2027 in Nashville, TN at Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to The Westin Jackson Hotel

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11.9 miles .

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Program Arrival Airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to The Westin Jackson Hotel

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11.9 miles .

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Program Arrival Airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to The Westin Jackson Hotel

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11.9 miles .

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Arrival day is on 10/31/2027.

Meet the group at The Westin Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 6, 2027 in Nashville, TN at Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

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Valet only. Call for rates.

Directions

East to West to Jackson, MS

East to West via US-80 W and I-20 W - use GPS to get you from your location to Jackson, MS.

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North to South via I-55 - use GPS to get you from your location to Jackson, MS

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