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Center for Southern Folklore

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Located on Beale Street, this museum has films, books and tours that provide a sense of the 'Southern Experience'. The center provides a walking tour of Beale Street, a documentary film about blues and jazz legends W.C. Handy and B.B. King, tours of local farming communties and changing programs.

Open Monday through Thursday 10am-11pm, Friday 10am-12am, Saturday and Sunday 11am-12am; closed major holidays.

Location: 209 Beale St., Memphis Tennessee 38103 Telephone 901-525-3655

Other History nearby:
(Memphis) Center for Southern Folklore
(Philadelphia) City Hall - Philadelphia
(Memphis) Elvis Presley's Graceland
(Wilson) Hampson State Museum
(Memphis) Hunt-Phelan Home
(Memphis) Magevney House

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