Chicago and Movies on the Mississippi River
Wed, Jul 02
|World Virtual Tours
Visit Vicksburg, Mississippi, as you learn about its ties to Chicago and movies.
Time and Location
Jul 02, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
World Virtual Tours
About
Hit the road with Chicago Movie Tours! This virtual walking tour takes you from the Windy City to 4 locations in historic Vicksburg, Mississippi. On this hour-long virtual tour, you will:
Explore the Mississippi River and magnolia trees at sunset.
See where the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? filmed a prominent scene.
Hear about a Chicago-based movie filmed inside a Vicksburg military park.
Experience memorials and a movie role dedicated to Chicago blues musician Willie Dixon.
Anyone who loves uncovering surprising connections between cities, cinema, and culture will enjoy this virtual walking tour. Free to watch—donations suggested!
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