Attractions and events in Greenville, Mississippi are the focus of topics in this category. Among other things, these may include local museums, historical places, art galleries, theaters, opera houses, and libraries, as well as recreational programs and events, sports teams, programs and facilities, fairs, concerts, and other events.
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The non-profit organization is a public-private partnership with the city of Greenville, Mississippi and the Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, working to support the area’s cultural heritage and to encourage cultural activities, the appreciation of the arts, arts education, and the works of local artists.
https://greenville-arts-council.com/
The auto racetrack in Greenville, Mississippi is featured, with a description of its track, a calendar of events, weekly programs, admissions costs, and directions. Purses, standings, rules, and a list of sponsors are posted, with media photos, and an online forum.
http://www.greenvillespeedway.net/
The Greenville and Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau presents a guide to attractions and events in Greenville and the surrounding area, including museums and festivals commemorating the area’s Blues tradition, its several museums and historic places, gaming establishments, and family entertainment venues.
http://visitgreenville.org/things-to-do/
Washington County Library System
The public library for Washington County, Mississippi is headquartered in Greenville, the county seat, with branch locations in Greenville, Leland, Hollandale, Glen Allan, Arcola, Avon, and Metcalfe. Its locations, hours of operation, services, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.washington.lib.ms.us/
The 42-acre site near Greenville, Mississippi features twelve prehistoric Native American mounds, two large plazas and a museum. Once the site of a prehistoric ceremonial center around AD 1000 to 1450, which originally contained at least twenty-three mounds, some of which have been leveled by highway construction and farming operations, the twelve were preserved by the Greenville Garden Club, and is currently operated by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
http://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/visit/winterville-mounds/
