Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center — Attraction in Baldwyn

Excellent resource for understanding the civil war battles of the area. A small museum gives details of the local battles plus expands slightly into overall midsouth details.

I recommend paying the $5 a piece to go through the museum and to watch the movie. The movie is about 20 minutes long. I also recommend buying the audio CD that will guide you through a self done auto tour of the area.

The driving tour has places with signs and other markers indicating stopping points along the way. Stop at each place and let the CD explain the significance of the spot. You will probably want to get out at some of the spots and walk around.

Some of the spots feel like you are almost parking in someone's front yard. Other spots provide larger parking areas.

I would like to caution you on expectations. If you have been to places like Gettysburg, please don't compare the two when it comes to exhibits and public displays. It would be unfair. Gettysburg has had an extraordinary amount of money poured into it. This center serves its...

We had an excellent experience. We were met as soon as we entered by two volunteers who explained the center to us and all there was to see. It turns out that one of the volunteer's is a historian, Stewart Bennett, who has written a book on the Brice's Cross Road National Battlefield. After we toured the museum he offered to take us on a tour of the battlefield. We spent over 1.5 hrs visiting the battlefield and understanding all the events that were occurring. It was one of the best experiences we've had. The museum is worth a stop to see all the artifacts and displays they have.

The folks there were really engaging...

Very nice little museum with lots of interpretation and some good displays. They have some artifacts as well. Very friendly staff that are quite helpful. A 30 minute film is also available to view which gives a great overview of the Battle of Brices Crossroads. You can obtain brochures and touring guides to help you find and experience the battlefield sites as well. I highly recommend stopping here if you are interested in Civil War history. Please see my photos for more...