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Get ready to celebrate the mighty Mississippi River on National Mississippi Day on November 30! This day was created in 2017 to commemorate the importance of this great river. The Mississippi River has held a vital role in the history and development of the United States, providing an important source of transportation and commerce for centuries. This day is a great opportunity to explore the banks of this incredible waterway, learn more about its rich history, or just take some time to appreciate its beauty. So mark your calendars and join us in celebrating National Mississippi Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1541</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>De Soto Explores Mississippi</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer, becomes the first European documented to cross the Mississippi River.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1699</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Biloxi Settlement Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>French colonists establish the first permanent European settlement in Mississippi, now known as Biloxi.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1817</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mississippi Statehood</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mississippi is admitted to the Union as the 20th state on December 10, 1817.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1863</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Siege of Vicksburg</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Siege of Vicksburg occurs during the American Civil War, a pivotal event in Mississippi's history as it marked a turning point in the War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Civil Rights Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mississippi becomes a major battleground in the struggle for civil rights in America during the 1960s, experiencing significant events such as the Freedom Summer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Mississippi Day Created</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Mississippi Day is inaugurated to commemorate the importance of the state and its river, celebrated on November 30 each year.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit the Mississippi River</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to the banks of the Mississippi River and take in the beauty of this mighty waterway. Enjoy fishing, boating, or simply a picnic with friends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore Mississippi History</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn about the history of Mississippi, its culture and its people. Visit a museum or browse online to get acquainted with the state's unique heritage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Mississippi Landmark</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Travel to one of Mississippi's famous landmarks, such as the Vicksburg National Military Park or the Delta Blues Museum. Celebrate the state's rich history with a visit to one of these iconic sites.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a Mississippi Author</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick up a book by a Mississippi author, such as William Faulkner or Eudora Welty. Get lost in their stories and explore the world of literature from a Mississippi perspective.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy Mississippi Cuisine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mississippi cuisine is renowned for its down home cooking and comfort foods. Try out some local favorites and celebrate National Mississippi Day with some delicious dishes.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The Mississippi River is an iconic part of American history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From its source in Minnesota, the mighty Mississippi runs along a 2,320 mile path towards the Gulf of Mexico. Along its passage it flows alongside many major cities and passes by legendary sites such as Vicksburg, Natchez Trace and Memphis. Its importance to the United States cannot be overstated, making National Mississippi Day an important day to recognize and appreciate its existence.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The Mississippi River provides a rich ecosystem for wildlife</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Mississippi River provides a vital habitat for fish and birds, including endangered and threatened species. Its wide range of depths, temperatures and currents enable different kinds of life forms to exist in the river. Observing National Mississipi Day helps bring awareness to the need to conserve and protect this precious environment while continuing to enjoy it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>National Missippippi Day encourages outdoor exploration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Along with celebrating the river's stunning beauty and abundant wildlife, National Mississippi Day promotes outdoor recreation along the banks of this iconic waterway. From hiking trails to camping spots, fishing areas to boating lanes - exploring the Mississippi gives us all an opportunity to get closer to nature in one way or another and reconnect with something which connects all Americans - our beloved national river.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mississippi is the Birthplace of American Music</h3><p class='facts-content'>Regarded as the birthplace of the Blues, Mississippi has a rich musical history. Additionally, Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," was born in Tupelo, Mississippi.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Name "Mississippi" derives from a Native American Phrase</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Mississippi" comes from an Ojibwe (Native American) word, "misiziibi," which means "great river" or "gathering of waters."</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mississippi is Home to the Nation's largest Pecan Nursery</h3><p class='facts-content'>Bass Pecan company, based in Mississippi, is one of the largest pecan nurseries in the world, dating back to 1906. Pecan trees are abundant in the state.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mississippi has the only Green Diamond in the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>The infamous "Eidswick Green Diamond," found in 1927, is the only known green diamond in existence, and it was discovered in Mississippi.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mississippi is the Magnolia State</h3><p class='facts-content'>It's known as the Magnolia State after the magnificent trees seen throughout the state. The magnolia is also the state tree and the state flower.</p></div></div>
National Mississippi Day is celebrated on November 30 every year. In 2024 National Mississippi Day will occur on a Saturday.
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