Get A Taste Of Hollywood In Small Town Mississippi At The Canton Movie Museums
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published January 06, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
You never know what you’ll find in small town Mississippi. For instance, did you know that the small town of Canton is home to film museums, which house props and sets from several cinematic hits? But the museums aren’t filled with memorabilia from just any movies. All the items on display are from movies shot on location in Canton! Take a look:
You can purchase museum tickets and arrange a personal tour guide at the Canton Welcome Center. For more information, call (601) 859-1307 or (800) 844-3369. You can also visit the Canton Tourism website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about Canton’s Hollywood ties? Or about its movie museums? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.