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Mississippi Living Legacy Pilgrimage
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THE MOVEMENT: MISSISSIPPI MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
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October 19-23, 2022​

Although this Pilgrimage is completed, reviewing this page will give you an idea of the type of Pilgrimages we offer, a possible itinerary, and approximate price information. 
Did you know that the Mississippi murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old from Chicago, roused the resistance into a Movement—that is, the American Civil Rights Movement?
 
Understanding what is happening in our world today means taking the time to learn our history, so we can more effectively work against 21st century racism. How else can we move to an equitable future?

Join the Living Legacy Project on a 5-day
pilgrimage to learn Mississippi’s Civil Rights Movement history.
PictureReggie Harris
The Pilgrimage will be co-led by singer/songwriter/storyteller Reggie Harris. Reggie will share songs and stories of the Movement and will introduce you to some of the powerful social justice music he has written for our time. 

A songwriter of great depth and passion, Reggie Harris writes from a personal sense of mission that merges a world wise point of view with a singularly hopeful stance that life, though often challenging, is filled with possibility and hope. His songs reveal thoughts about life and love and some of the deep aspects of the human experience and cover topics from his own personal journey to world issues and history. (reggieharrismusic.com). 


When: October 19 through 23, 2022
Where: Starts and ends in Memphis, Tennessee

On this Mississippi-based Pilgrimage, we will gather in Memphis, Tennessee and then travel to Jackson.  From Jackson, we'll take day trips and return to Jackson each night. On the final day, we’ll travel back to Memphis for your trip home.
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On this Pilgrimage, you will:
  • Tour the powerful National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel at the site where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. 
  • Travel south through the Mississippi Delta to honor the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, whose attempts to desegregate the Mississippi Democratic Party and ultimately the national Democratic Party shook the foundation of politics from coast to coast.
  • Acquire a deep understanding of the brutal 1955 murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till, a case that continues to astound with new revelations. It’s never too late for justice.
  • ​Explore the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson to learn the story of Freedom Summer and the massive mobilization of Black voters in that state.
  • Engage in deep conversations with veterans of the Civil Rights Movement, including Hezekiah Watkins, who, as a young boy, was arrested and put on death row at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi, just for being curious about the Freedom Riders.
  • Meet the incredible family of Vernon Dahmer, murdered by the Klan in 1966 in retaliation for his voting rights work near Hattiesburg.
  • Visit a restored Rosenwald School, a symbol of the decades of work that preceded the 1950s and 60s.
  • Hear how a small, rural church outside Philadelphia, MS, experienced the terror of the KKK one night in 1964. Learn about three civil rights workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, who came to investigate the beatings and arson and were subsequently found murdered. 
  • Deepen your knowledge and understanding of today’s ongoing fight for racial equality and voting rights. 
Join this Pilgrimage and invite your family and friends to accompany you. 

Registration is open now and is capped at 40 participants. Reserve your seat on the bus today!

Registration Information

Regular Registration
  • ​​ $1,325 (double occupancy rate, per person)
  •  $1,625 (single occupancy rate, per person - $300 premium) ​
​Eligibility: Adults and youth 9th grade and above accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

​What does the fee cover?
The registration fee is quite inclusive, covering:
  • Four-nights lodging 
  • All meals from dinner on 10/19 through lunch on 10/23.
  • Site admissions
  • Honoraria for speakers and special guests
  • Staff stipends and expenses
  • Bus transportation during the Pilgrimage
You are responsible for:
  • Travel to and from Memphis, TN.
  • Personal gifts, books, souvenirs
  • Donations
  • Suggested tip for the driver ($10 per person per day - $50)
  • Tips for room accommodations ($3-$5 per room per day)
  • Incidentals during the Pilgrimage
Access to ATMs might be limited, so please carry enough cash, credit cards, travelers' checks, etc, to handle these expenses. 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations before August 31, 2022 will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Although we will do our best to provide partial refunds after this date, we can only do so if we can refill your seat.

Rate Adjustments
We make every effort to keep our rates as low as possible, while offering a comfortable journey for our participants. We make hotel and other reservations early to assure the best possible rates. However, we are dependent on hotel, gasoline, and other fluctuations outside of our control. If those prices increase substantially, we must adjust our rates to take those changes into account. We will notify you as soon as possible if such an adjustment is necessary. 

Purchasing Travel Insurance
We recommend that you consider purchasing personal trip cancellation and interruption insurance that includes “cancel for any reason” coverage in case you have to cancel your travel plans due to illness, weather, or other reason.  A review of top-rated travel coverage can be found at Best Covid-19 Travel Insurance Plans -- July 2022 – Forbes Advisor. 
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Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial in Ruleville MS includes a statue of Mrs. Hamer speaking/singing into a microphone
Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial in Ruleville, MS
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Memorial to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, MS

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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.


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Learn more on our blog

Read what one recent traveler said about her experience on the Living Legacy Pilgrimage.​
Read "Stories of Resilience" from our November, 2016 Living Legacy Pilgrimage

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Transportation to Memphis, TN
This trip begins and ends in Memphis, TN. The nearest airport is Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis is also serviced by Amtrak. ​

Please plan to arrive at the hotel (to be announced soon) and be settled in by 4:00 Central Time on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. 

​If you cannot get a flight that gets you there by that time, please email us at info@livinglegacypilgrimage.org to let us know when you will be arriving. 

The program will end by 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2022. Plan your departure anytime 4:00 pm or later. 

Visit Memphis

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We encourage you to plan some extra time on the front or back end of the Pilgrimage, so you can explore the incredible city of Memphis. From Beale Street to Elvis to the Memphis Pyramid, Memphis has something for everyone. 

Check this out for more information!

Memphis Travel.
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​Participant Agreement
In order to participate in the Pilgrimage, we ask that you read our Participant Agreement, which covers our participant code of conduct, our COVID-19 policy, and other terms and conditions. When you register, you will be asked to give your consent to abiding by this agreement

You can find all this important fine print here.
Participant Agreement

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Fannie Lour Hamer

REGISTER

Scholarships

Scholarship aid may be available to assist those who do not have the financial resources to afford the full cost of the Pilgrimage. Please complete the scholarship application as fully as possible. Scholarship decisions will be based on the information provided in this application. The number and the amount of the scholarships offered depend on the generosity of our donors.

​All scholarship recipients must pay a minimum of $50 toward registration and most are expected to pay more. Travel expenses are not included. However, don't forget to calculate the cost of round-trip travel to Memphis in deciding how much of the registration fee to request. 


Note: scholarship awards apply to double-occupancy only. If you do not have someone to room with, a roommate will be assigned to you.

The deadline for receipt of scholarship applications is August 15, 2022.

Following notification of grant awards, a completed registration form and the balance of fees are due by September 15, 2022. 
Scholarship Application

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