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Winterville Mounds: Echoes of the Mississippi Delta's Past

Explore ancient Native American mounds in Mississippi, a window into a fascinating civilization that thrived over a thousand years ago.

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Explore the Winterville Mounds Museum in Greenville, Mississippi, a significant archaeological site featuring impressive earthworks built by Native Americans between 1000 and 1450 AD. Wander among the twelve remaining mounds, including the 55-foot-tall Temple Mound, and delve into the rich history of the Mississippian culture through artifacts and exhibits.

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Local tips

  • Visit on a weekday for a quieter experience and more personalized attention from the museum staff.
  • Check the museum's website or call ahead for information on special events and educational programs.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the grounds and climbing the mounds.
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Getting There

  • Car

    If driving from downtown Greenville, head east on E Reed Rd, then turn left onto US-82 E. After approximately 10 miles, take the exit for US-1 S toward Vicksburg. Merge onto US-1 S and follow for about 5 miles. Turn right onto Indian Rd. The Winterville Mounds Museum will be on your left at 1145 Indian Rd. Free parking is available on-site.

  • Public Transport

    Take a bus to Greenville, MS. From the bus station, use a local taxi service or rideshare app (Uber or Lyft) to get to the Winterville Mounds Museum at 1145 Indian Rd. Be prepared for taxi/rideshare fares.

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Winterville Mounds Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Greenville, Mississippi, offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the Native American people who thrived in the region centuries ago. From about 1000 to 1450 AD, the Winterville site served as a ceremonial and social center for the Plaquemine culture, a regional variant of the Mississippian culture. These early inhabitants constructed monumental earthworks, including at least 23 mounds, which served as platforms for sacred structures and elite residences. Today, visitors can explore the 42-acre park and marvel at the twelve remaining mounds, which dramatically contrast with the flat Mississippi Delta landscape. The tallest of these, the Temple Mound, rises 55 feet and offers panoramic views. The on-site museum displays a collection of artifacts unearthed from the mounds, including pottery, tools, and ornaments, providing insights into the daily life, spiritual beliefs, and social organization of the Winterville people. Archaeological evidence suggests that Winterville society was similar to that of the Natchez Indians, with a hierarchical structure and specialized labor force that enabled the construction of these impressive earthworks. Although the site was abandoned by 1450 AD, it remains a testament to the ingenuity and cultural achievements of its builders, ancestors of the Chickasaw, Choctaw and other tribes. A visit to Winterville Mounds offers a unique opportunity to connect with the rich Native American history of the Mississippi Delta.

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