Attractions and events in Tupelo, Mississippi are the focus of topics in this category. These may include local museums, historical places, libraries, art galleries, theaters, opera houses, concert halls, sports and recreation venues, programs or teams, as well as fairs, concerts, and other events.
 
 
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The art gallery on Main Street, in downtown Tupelo, Mississippi, represents about fifty artists covering a wide range of mediums and communities within the state. Directions, hours, an overview of its services, and a photo gallery depicting featured artist’s work are presented, with a calendar of events and online shopping area.
http://thecarongallery.com/
Elvis Aaron Presley was born in 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley, in a two-room house that had been built by his grandfather, father and uncle. Leaving Tupelo after Middle School, Elvis returned in 1957 for a homecoming concert which raised funds to purchase his birthplace, which now consists of the home, museum, chapel, and gift shop.
https://elvispresleybirthplace.com/
Carrying the early name of the town, the museum exists to support Tupelo, Mississippi artists, featuring art exhibits, workshops, lectures, and year-round special events, such as the Gumtree Arts Festival. Membership policies and an overview of its exhibits, events, educational programs, and sponsors are featured.
http://gumtreemuseum.com/
Headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, the library system includes its main branch in Tupelo as well as a branch facility in Fulton. Its locations, directions, hours and a calendar of events are published, and an overview of its genealogy research facilities are included. Library databases may be searched online.
http://www.li.lib.ms.us/
Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area
Headquartered in Tupelo, the MHNHA was designated by Congress and the President in 2009. Bounded by Interstate Highway 55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the area covers nineteen counties and portions of eleven others in northeastern Mississippi. Its history, culture, attractions and itineraries are highlighted.
http://www.mississippihills.org/
Housed in a converted dairy barn within Ballard Park, once part of Forest Lake Farms, the museum features the history of Tupelo, Mississippi, and hosts the annual Dudie Burger Festival and the Dogtrot Rockabilly Festival. Its location is shown on a map, and its schedules, hours of operation, and educational resources are available.
http://www.tupeloms.gov/oren-dunn-city-museum/
Featuring 120,000 square feet of automobile displays and restoration bays, the Tupelo, Mississippi museum has more than a hundred antique, classic and collectible autos, displayed chronologically by the year of manufacture, beginning with an 1886 Benz. Its collections, exhibits, functions, and tours are highlighted.
http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/
Tupelo Community Theatre at the Lyric Off Broadway
TCT Off Broadway was organized in 1969, formed for the purpose of developing, promoting, teaching, and stimulating interest in the dramatic arts, moving into its own building in 1976 when an old church building was purchased and converted into a theater, moving into the Lyric Theatre in 1984. Its history, show schedule, and educational programs are promoted.
http://www.tctwebstage.com/