The Eastside Project documents the rich legacy of East Side High School (ESHS), a vital educational and cultural institution founded in 1957 on the Eastside of Cleveland, Mississippi. Though ESHS was consolidated into Cleveland Central High School in 2017, its stories remain central to understanding the broader history of education and community in the Mississippi Delta.
This initiative explores the deep connections between ESHS, the Eastside community, and local movements for social change. In partnership with Delta State University, which houses ESHS memorabilia, the project expands archival resources and promotes public access to these histories.
By preserving oral histories, student traditions, and community memories, the Eastside Project supports the Mississippi Delta National heritage Area’s mission to document and celebrate the region’s past through education, preservation, and engagement.
This interview gallery is private
For full access to the oral history interviews, please contact Eastside@deltastate.edu.
Interview Gallery
Special Thanks To
This project was made possible through support provided by the National Park Service through Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc. and its Fiscal Agent, Delta State University, under the terms of Agreement No. H5041-10-0022. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Park Service, the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Partnership, Inc. or Delta State University.
