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LIVING HISTORY
story by
Victoria Snyder
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October 2024
It’s no secret that Mississippi is
known as the birthplace of the blues, and that blues has gone on to inspire modern music like rock and roll, jazz, and even country music. The trail was launched in 2006 by the Mississippi Blues Commission and tells stories through words and with photos of blues performers. Learn about how these musicians’ art was influenced by when and where they came from.
There are close to 200 markers located in the state, and over a dozen placed out of state – and some are even out of the
100 Men Hall.
country! Quite a few of the Blues Trail markers are located right here on the Coast, so you don’t have to go too far to start learning more.
You can visit msbluestrail.org
for a comprehensive list of every trail marker. You will also find the location of each marker, alongside printable maps for you to take on your journey. Can’t make it out to the trail? You can also view each marker and the text and photos on each one.
• Bay St. Louis: 100 Men Hall
• Pass Christian: Blues & Jazz
• Gulfport: Broadcasting the Blues
and Gulfport Boogie
• Biloxi: Biloxi Blues
• Ocean Springs: Ocean Springs
Blues
• Pascagoula: MS Gulf Coast Blues • Moss Point: Moss Point Blues
Ground Zero Blues Club.