In Memphis, we have the Mud Island River Experience. This is a multi-experience park, which takes visitors through the early days of Memphis by the river. Our River is both beautiful and dangerous. Many wonderful things have happened there, and sadly, we had an earthquake in the 1800's, that moved the river backwards.
Also, in our city we have have the yellow fever epidemic twice, and once it killed almost everyone in our city. The nuns from the Episcopal Church downtown sacrificed their lives for those suffering with yellow fever, and died along with those sufferers, becoming the Martyrs of Memphis.
We also are the home of the Blues, soothing sad music that shares the stories of those who lived here. Elvis became the King of Blues in the 1960 and 1970's, and lived here in Memphis, sharing his Gospel and Blues music.
Martin Luther King died here fighting for freedom. His family runs the Martin Luther King Museum here now. They continue to fight for the rights of all people now.
Arun Gandhi, grandson of Gandhi ji, runs the Gandhi Institute, which features a pictorial of the life of Gandhi, from early childhood, to his actual death. Arun Gandhi and his wife have run Gandhi Institute for years, unbenownst to the general public. Arun is fighting for peace.
Coming to Memphis, you can't just stay for one day. To experience Memphis, you must be here at least a week, to experience all the major and minor historic events that occured here.
I love this city. I love the history surrounding this place, and I will always come back home, no matter where I live.
Jyotsna
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