Tupelo, Mississippi, celebrated its Sesquicentennial year in 2020. As a part of the celebration, the Oren Dunn City Museum, the City of Tupelo, and the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau introduced the Legacy Project at the Museum. This website will lead you through some of Tupelo’s vast history. Monthly themes will focus on important topics in Tupelo’s story and will include fun activities and events for all.
Our History
Commemorating more than 150 years of incorporation and examining its our full history from prehistoric times, the homeland of the Chickasaw Nation, and all the way to present-day challenges and victories.
Tour the Untold Stories
Dotted throughout town are interesting untold stories of Tupelo. Here’s a tour for you to follow.
Submit Your Memories
This isn’t just about the memories that made it into the Tupelo history books, this is about what makes Tupelo special to you. Share with us!
Plan a Trip
Here are some great pre-planned itineraries to get you started on your Tupelo trip-planning. The perfect trip has been 150 years in the making and it’s time to come see what all Tupelo has to offer you.
