The Delta Blues Museum is announced new educational programming Tuesday, thanks to a grant received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA).
The FY25 MDNHA grant is funding the Museum's latest project, “The River and The Road to the Blues,” that explores the impact the Mississippi River and Highway 61 had on Blues music.
The project will be launched later this Spring and features a new interactive Explore and Learn program as well as a traveling exhibit created in partnership with Quapaw Canoe Company, Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum, Highway 61 Blues Museum, Yazoo Mississippi Delta Levee Board and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission. The exhibit will travel to select partnering organizations in September, during MRPC's "Drive the Great River Road" Month.
Expanding educational programming remains a focus for Museum Director Shelley Ritter, as the Museum seeks to reach new audiences and enhance the museum experience for online as well as in-person visitors. "We are thrilled to be able to explore Blues history in more immersive and interactive ways," Ritter said. "Funding partners like MDNHA offer us a path to provide more educational resources online and create lifelong learning opportunities for Blues fans of all ages."
Delta Blues Museum's online programming is free to the public--viewer donations are suggested and appreciated. Online access is available at, www.deltabluesmuseum.org/explore-learn.aspx
