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WHAT ATTRACTS ARTS & CULTURE BUFFS TO MEMPHIS? Originality is our history, and creativity continues to flow in this city of working artists. But Memphis is also a soulful place where upstanders are inspired to continue their work—inspiring others in the process. Come and find your inspiration in Memphis. Memphis musts NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM Explore 400 years of history covering the Atlantic Slave Trade to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final hotel room, and the balcony where he was assassinated. SLAVE HAVEN AT THE BURKLE ESTATE At the home built by Jacob Burkle in 1849, discover trap doors, a secret cellar and period artifacts that help tell the story of the Underground Railroad in Memphis. THE ORPHEUM & HALLORAN CENTRE Catch Broadway musicals and headlining concerts at the historic Orpheum; intimate performances at the modern Halloran Centre next door. HATTILOO THEATRE Do dinner and a show in the Overton Square Theatre District, where Memphis' black repertory theater stages acclaimed plays and musicals. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART View ancient artifacts, grand paintings and modern sculpture —plus a hands-on family gallery—at Memphis' centuryold art museum. CULTURAL FESTS APRIL AFRICA IN APRIL MAY MEMPHIS IN MAY OCT RIVER ARTS FEST FIND YOUR FAVORITE MEMPHIS FEST: memphistravel.com/festivals
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