Historic Path to Freedom Experience
Take a cultural , moving journey through the history of Natchez hearing the stories of African Americans , from enslavement and the Civil Rights Movement to the present day . Along this Historic Path to Freedom , you will visit Dunleith Mansion to learn about John Roy Lynch , a child servant who became the first African American to become a member of the U . S . House of Representatives . See and learn about places such as “ Forks in the Road ” and the Rhythm Nightclub Fire site . Travel to the Zion Station Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for a brief introduction by the Pastor and a spiritual musical experience by Natchez noted Gospel performers .
When you return to the motorcoach , you will learn about the Parchman Ordeal and how it forged the way for economic progress for African American citizens of Natchez . Visit the Natchez Museum of African American Culture , where the exhibits will underscore the importance of the stops along this exclusive American Cruise Lines experience .
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