tunica Historical Activities

As progressive and competitive as Tunica has become in recent years, it remains a community close to its roots. Although it's one of the leading gaming destinations in the country, you can still find some pleasures of a simpler time in this thriving southern town. Browse below to find some Tunica historical attractions that may interest you.

Tunica Museum

Get to know Tunica through the Tunica Museum. Relive how Native Americans settled in the Delta and how the Mississippi has changed courses throughout the years. The Tunica Museum documents the history of this unique county including the importance of agriculture to the area. For more information call 662-363-6631 or visit www.tunicamuseum.com.

Tate House

The oldest residence in Tunica - sits on the corner of School Street and Magnolia Street. This log cabin is a historical site and is a great starting point for your day in historic downtown Tunica.

South of Casinos, Hwy 61
662-363-6631
FREE Admission
Open Tues - Sat 9-5; Sun - 1-5; Mon - Closed

Historic Downtown Tunica

Witness turn of the century buildings in the seemingly untapped Tunica downtown area. This historic part of town is the scene of many area festivals and events. See our beautifully restored courthouse as you visit a variety of shops in the area.

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Tunica RiverPark

The Tunica RiverPark museum is an impressive feat of architecture on its own. The exhibits in the museum tell a story of the region’s history and heritage in a way that speaks dramatic volumes.

The museum’s orientation film sets the stage, with narration by actor James Earl Jones, giving an overview of the major milestones in the history of the Mississippi River in this region. The highlights of the film were inspired by author John Barry’s research on the 1927 flood.

An exhibit that has been popular with visitors is the replica of a full-scale tenant house destroyed by floodwaters when the river went out of control in 1927. Just by seeing how the river ravaged someone’s home, visitors can imagine the full-blown power of a raging flood and how devastating that was. Other related exhibits help explain why the flood occurred.

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