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Highway 61 Blues Museum

400 N. Broad Street, Leland, MS
662-686-7646
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Leland
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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London, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

One of the few Blues Museums that was actually open during my visit to the Delta area. Very informative and my visit was enhanced by the presence of Cat Edwards serenading me on his guitar. The docent was very helpful and added to the experience. I highly recommend a visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

Pat Thomas will draw you a cathead and give you a full tour of the blues at this eclectic museum. Spend time with the rare Steiber photographs that document the blues. Make sure you get the full story on a mojo bag, a cathead, and the folk art. The folk art interprets the journey of a bluesman back in the... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010
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James 'Son' Thomas Marker's outside - his son, Pat Thomas (b. 1960) stops by every now and then (Delta Bluesman/Folk Artist) and may draw cats for you, invite you over to his place, to play, - have some chicken, check out his pottery and... mighty take you to his daddy's grave.- Randy manages this Museum and will play for you,... More

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