Students from Minnesota State University at Mankato received a tour of the Mississippi Delta region.The Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University recently provided a two-day experiential learning tour of the Mississippi Delta region to students from Minnesota State University at Mankato.
The group, led by Dr. Jill Cooley, was treated to an introduction of Delta history by the Delta Center’s Lee Aylward. Dr. Rolando Herts, director of the Center, provided an overview of the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area.
The group traveled throughout the week around the Delta experiencing cultural heritage sites before proceeding to Jackson for a civil rights visit to Tougaloo College and Medgar Evers’ home. The students spent their evenings watching movies about the Delta and reflecting on lessons learned throughout the day.
The mission of The Delta Center is to promote greater understanding of Mississippi Delta culture and history and its significance to the world through education, partnerships and community engagement. The Delta Center serves as the management entity of the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and is the home of the International Delta Blues Project. For more information, visit https://www.deltastate.edu/academics/delta-center-for-culture-and-learning.
