Come to Carroll County

—and find real Mississippi

FEATURED DESTINATIONS

Mississippi John Hurt Museum & Sites

Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center

Historic Carrollton, Mississippi

About Carroll County, Mississippi

MUSIC HERITAGE

Carroll County is the birthplace of legends, and its music legacy helped shape not just the county or state, but the entire nation…

HISTORY

Carroll County has played an essential role in shaping Mississippi’s cultural heritage…

ARCHITECTURE

From charming historic homes to elegant churches, every building echoes the rich history of Carroll County…

AUTHORS

Elizabeth Spencer, “a national treasure”, was a master of literary fiction with the awards to prove it. J.Z. George penned and debated legislation affecting the state and nation for generations…

Carroll County, MS

The heart and soul of “Real Mississippi” is right here in Carroll County. Wander the streets lined with enchanting Southern architecture, and you’ll feel the spirit of the past embracing you at every turn. 

One-of-a-kind Events

From the Pilgrimage and Pioneer Festival in Carrollton, to the Cruisin’ Cotesworth Car Show in Carroll County outside North Carrollton, there are unique annual events that you won’t want to miss…

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Visit Carroll County

From Vaiden to Carrollton, and all around Carroll County, there are things to see and experience. Plan ahead and get access to unique historic places.

So Much to See & Do

Pioneer Day Festival

Pilgrimage Tours

Walking Tour Info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

EVENT: A Christmas Carroll: Trees of Cotesworth

 Be Part of a New Holiday Tradition! A Christmas Carroll: Trees of Christmas, Nov. 15 – Dec. 31, 2025

STORIES & NEWS

NEWS: RENOVATIONS AT COTESWORTH A SUCCESS

(Pictured above: The Caretaker's Cottage at Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center) Approximately $100,000 in grants to the Cotesworth...

NEWS: BACKYARD SUMMER BBQ

NEWS: Carrollton’s Inaugural “BACKYARD SUMMER BBQ” Family Fun Carrollton’s inaugural Backyard Summer BBQ Event on Saturday, June 22,...

EVENT: MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT GRAND OPENING & HOMECOMING FESTIVAL 2025

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4-5, 2025 GRAND OPENING AND HOMECOMING FESTIVAL   NEWS FROM MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT FOUNDATION >>...

PAST EVENTS

EVENT: CARROLLTON’S PILGRIMAGE & PIONEER DAY FESTIVAL 2025

Carrollton’s Pilgrimage and Pioneer Day Festival Promises Award-Winning Live Music, Family Fun, Historic Interest, and More, in Carroll County, Mississippi, October 3rd and 4th, 2025

EVENT: VAUDEVILLE COMES TO COTESWORTH

“VAUDEVILLE COMES TO COTESWORTH: An Evening of Comedy and Song”, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6 PM, $25 per ticket, advance or at the door

EVENT: MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT GRAND OPENING & HOMECOMING FESTIVAL 2025

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4-5, 2025 GRAND OPENING AND HOMECOMING FESTIVAL   NEWS FROM MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT FOUNDATION >>...

NEWS: CRUISIN’ COTESWORTH ’24 WAS BIGGEST YET

Cruisin’ Cotesworth 2024 was an event worth marking in the history of Cotesworth…

EVENT: Backyard Summer BBQ

NEWS: THIS SATURDAY –Carrollton’s “BACKYARD SUMMER BBQ” Event, June 22, 2024 Join us for Carrollton’s “BACKYARD SUMMER BBQ” Event, THIS...