1927 Flood Museum

The 1927 Flood Museum in Greenville, MS is housed in the oldest structure in Downtown Greenville and presents the history of one of the greatest natural disasters in American history, showcasing actual flood artifacts and photographs that illustrate the impact of the flood on life and death during the four months Greenville and the Mississippi Delta were inundated. The museum also features a 12-minute documentary film that vividly depicts the Great Flood of 27 and the struggle of man against nature. The Greenville History Museum, located on Washington Avenue, offers visitors a unique glimpse into life in Greenville from the late 1800s through the 1970s. Housed in the meticulously restored Miller Building, the museum showcases a fascinating collection of memorabilia, artifacts, photographs, and news clippings that take visitors through each day of the historic 1927 flood, as well as other important events and cultural collections that are indicative of the area.

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