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Musical South - Self Drive

Cities : Dallas (2N),Houston (2N),New Orleans (2N),Indianola (1N),Birmingham (2N)
Sightseeing
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- The Hank Williams Museum - Birmingham
- Texas Musicians Museum
- Step Dance Classes
- Free Tour of Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
- Space Center Houston
- Evening City Tour of Houston
- BB King Museum
- BB’s Corner
- Cajun Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Lafayette
- Jazz And Mardi Gras Indian Tour
- Night on the Town - new orleans
Car Rental:
For 2 to 4 Adults: Large Sedan (Group F) FCAR (F) Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Car Features:
- 5 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning
- 8 km/liters
- Dual Airbags
- ABS
Day wise travel itinerary
- Day 1 :Arrival in Dallas
Welcome to Texas! Arrive in Dallas, after completing your immigration. later go to the car rental company at the airport to pick up the Car. Drive to the hotel and check-in. Later in the evening visit Texas Musicians Museum. Overnight in Dallas.
- Day 2 :Dallas
Today morning, take the free tour of Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Later learn the step dancing on Country Music. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Dallas.
- Day 3 :Dallas - Houston
In the morning check-out and depart for Houston. The journey is about 3 and a half hours from Dallas. Check-in into the hotel. Later depart for night City Tour of Houston. Overnight in Houston.
- Day 4 :NASA Space Center Houston
Today morning, depart early for your visit to the celebrated NASA Space Center Houston. Explore the Tram Tour, Mission Briefing Center, Independence Plaza with Space Shuttle, and many more fun interactive informative games about Space. Overnight in Houston.
- Day 5 :Houston - New Orleans Via Lafayette
In the morning check-out and drive for 6 hours to New Orleans. Visit the Cajun Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Lafayette. Later check-in into the hotel in New Orleans. Overnight in New Orleans.
- Day 6 :New Orleans
Today depart for the Jazz Tour and Explore Historical New Orleans and Treme With their Jazz and Mardi Gras Indian Tour. See Where Jazz Was Born. Later in the evening explore the music life of the city on Night on the Town Tour! The local guide will assist you from Jazz, Gypsy, Rock, Funk, and Blues. Overnight in New Orleans.
- Day 7 :New Orleans - Indianola
Check-out in the morning and drive about 4 and a half hours to Indianola. Check-in into the hotel in Indianola. Later, visit the BB King Museum. BB King is called the God of Blues! Visit BB’s Corner. It is the corner where BB King used to perform at the age of 17. Overnight in Indianola.
- Day 8 :Indianola - Birmingham
Check-out in the morning and drive about 4 and a half hours to Birmingham. Check-in into the hotel in Birmingham. Later visit Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Learn about the legendary artists inducted into the Hall of Fame and history of Jazz. Overnight in Birmingham.
- Day 9 :Birmingham - Montgomery
Today drive for 2 hours to Montgomery. Visit The Hank Williams Museum, one of the greatest country music legend. Later learn more about the history while on Walking Tour of Montgomery by visiting the historic landmark building and story behind them. Drive back to Birmingham. Overnight in Birmingham.
- Day 10 :Check-out
Morning check-out and drive to Airport. Please reach at least 6 hours before your flight as you will need to make sure that you drop off the car at the airport and complete the hand over process. Return with amazing memories of the tour!
Sightseeing
- Birmingham, United States of America
- Dallas, United States of America
- Houston, United States of America
- Indianola, United States of America
- New Orleans, United States of America

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame was founded in 1978, and opened a museum on September 18, 1993, with a mission "to foster, encourage, educate, and cultivate a general appreciation of the medium of jazz music as a legitimate, original and distinctive art form indigenous to America.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is an organization and museum in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1978, and opened as museum on September 18, 1993, with a mission "to foster, encourage,
Founded in 1978, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that honors Alabama’s jazz greats.
Our mission is to preserve a continued and sustained program of illuminating the contributions of the State of Alabama through its citizens, environment, demographics and lore, and perpetuating the heritage of jazz music.
We honor the pioneers who shaped jazz history, the players, the teachers, and the community leaders who gave rise to the art form.
By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire the next generation of jazz greats.The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame was conceived in 1978 as an effort to honor, preserve, and perpetuate Birmingham’s unique jazz heritage, celebrating its most notable artists while encouraging new generations of younger musicians. Founder J.L. Lowe teamed with the National Black Cultural Society, Richard Arrington, and other civic leaders to organize an annual induction program that would celebrate the city’s jazz legacy and bring attention to Alabama’s larger contributions to the jazz world.
The first induction ceremony, held in October of 1978, honored five of the city’s local jazz heroes: John T. “Fess” Whatley (inducted posthumously), the legendary music educator and bandleader who trained legions of local players for success on the national stage; Erskine Hawkins, Alabama’s most celebrated jazz bandleader, whose “Tuxedo Junction” immortalized a local nightspot; Sammy Lowe, a longtime member of the Hawkins orchestra and a prolific arranger and composer in his own right; Amos Gordon, teacher, saxophonist, conductor and composer, for many years the arranger for Louis Armstrong’s orchestra; Haywood Henry, woodwind virtuoso and another veteran of the Hawkins organization; and Frank Adams, the youngest of the group, another tireless educator and consummate musician whose professional credentials included work with Sun Ra, Duke Ellington, and many more. In the years to follow, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame has expanded to honor musicians from across the state, inducting over 245 musicians since its first ceremony.
In its early years, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame made its headquarters in a modest space located on 16th Street North. J.L. Lowe decorated a front room with pictures of Birmingham musicians, taken from a scrapbook compiled years before by his mentor, “Fess” Whatley; in the back rooms, Amos Gordon taught music lessons. In 1993, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame found a permanent home in the newly renovated and expanded Carver Theatre. Located in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District—just a short walk from the Civil Rights Institute, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, and Kelly Ingram Park—the newly renovated museum offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the state’s rich musical heritage.

The Hank Williams Museum - Birmingham
Tribute to the country star with memorabilia, instruments, iconic clothing & personal artifacts.
One of the most dedicated fans of Hank Williams. All of his life, he dreamed of a memorial museum to keep the legacy of Hank Williams alive. It is that life-long achievement of such a determined man that we wish to honor.
Cecil Jackson was born on May 9, 1936 in the Lightwood Community of Elmore County, Alabama better known as Beat 14. Cecil attended school at Lightwood Grade School and Holtville High School. He learned about Hank Williams at an early age by listening to Hank's radio programs on WSFA in Montgomery.
His first encounter with Hank was in 1944, when as a young boy of 8, Cecil noticed a gathering of people at a service station across the highway from where he lived. He ran across the highway and instantly recognized who was there. Hank, Audrey and Lycrecia had stopped there to get a cold drink. Hank said, "Son, would you like a coke?" Cecil said "Yes Sir" and took one from the icebox. Man, did he have a story to tell when he got home!
Cecil then decided he wanted to play the guitar. It took several years and a couple of old guitars, but he finally taught himself to play. A few years later he entered a local competition of a statewide talent contest put on by WBAM radio, and conducted by Shorty Sullivan. This competition, which was normally held on the Courthouse steps, was held this day at the Wetumpka High School Auditorium. Cecil won the first place prize of twenty-five dollars. The state finals were later held at Garrett Coliseum where he placed second.
Cecil's second time to meet Hank was in late 1947. Hank had come to the Lightwood schoolhouse during school hours to book a show. Of course, once word got around that Hank Williams was there, all the boys had gathered around. After setting up the singing date, Hank went back to his car to leave, only to discover he had a flat tire. Hank did not have a jack, so he told all the boys "gather 'round and help me lift this car". Cecil and four or five others jumped at the opportunity and lifted the car and put blocks under it to hold it up. Hank changed the tire, and once it was back on the ground he started to go. Before leaving he thanked the boys and told them "you boys be listenin' to WSFA radio today at 4:30, 'cause I'm gonna dedicate a song to the Lightwood Flat Fixers". And he did.
During summer vacation of '51-'52, Cecil worked as a bag-boy at Robinson's Super-mart, located on the corner of McDonough Street and Madison Avenue downtown Montgomery. He often delivered groceries to Hank's Mother at her McDonough Street boarding house.
Hank Williams' Baby Blue Cadillac
In December of 1952, Cecil worked at the OK Rubber Welders Company. On Saturday the 27th, Hank drove his 1952 baby blue Cadillac to the shop to have the tires rotated and balanced. Cecil helped do the job and then drove the car back to the boarding house. He gave the keys to the woman who answered the door, and as he was leaving he noticed Hank sitting inside the room. He nodded and then walked the 2 blocks back to work. A few short days later, Cecil was shocked to hear that Hank had passed away in the back seat of his car on the way to a New Year's Day show in Canton, OH.
Soon after this Cecil was inspired to form a band. He joined with five friends, and they became the Melody Ranch Boys. They played on WETU Radio station, at High Schools, Community Centers, local clubs and even at the Service Club on Maxwell AFB. Occasionally, a local celebrity radio artist, Charles Williams would invite them to play with him on WSFA Radio.
On Christmas Day, 1954, Cecil married Betty Allen of Wetumpka. They have 3 daughters and 2 sons. Between Wanda, Beth, Joel, Kay and Darrell, they have formed quite a large family with 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Beth Petty with her father Cecil Jackson
Beth Petty became the museum manager in 1999 because of her father's influence and love for this great legend. In 1976 she realized a dream her father had while observing him sort through old records, books and yellowed newspapers. I was 17 years old and remember walking past the assortment of memorabilia, "What are you going to do with all this old junk?" I asked daddy. "I hope it will go in a museum for Hank Williams one day." he replied.
The late Cecil Jackson is her dad and it was his dream that finally came true on February 8, 1999 with the opening of the Museum in Montgomery where he served as president of the Hank Williams Memorial Foundation Montgomery until his passing on March 15, 2010.
Cecil Jackson
Cecil Jackson was involved in every conceivable facet of the Hank Williams Legacy. His achievements included the Memorial Services held each year at Hank's final resting place, and helping establish the International Fan Club where he served on the board of directors. In 1993 he helped with the formation of a boyhood home museum, which houses some of Cecil's personal collection. He directed the installation and dedication ceremony in 1991 of the life-size bronze statue in Montgomery. In 1997-'98 he was instrumental in getting signs dedicated on the 65 mile stretch "Hank Williams Memorial Lost Highway" on Interstate 65.
While lesser men would have been satisfied with such an impressive list of accomplishments, Cecil went further and established the Hank Williams Memorial Foundation in Montgomery, AL where he served as President for 13 years. On February 8, 1999, in historic downtown Montgomery, Cecil's lifelong dream was fulfilled with the opening of the Hank Williams Museum.
The Museum houses the most complete collection of Hank Williams' Memorabilia. A visit to the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery is a visit into the past, a past that continues today, the life and times of Hank Williams.
Cecil Jackson's Songbook
It was his life-long dream to build a fitting Memorial Museum to a legendary Country Music Star, Hank Williams. His dream came true by great personal sacrifice, perseverance and staying true to himself. Thanks to all who helped with this enormous task of making a country boys dream a reality.
Cecil was inspired by a gift from his Aunt Doris to begin collecting Hank Williams memorabilia. She gave him the little .35 blueish gray pocket song book from WSFA. It was his number one prize possession. It is proudly displayed and can be seen at the Museum.
Gallery
- carver theatre al jazz hall
- America Map
- Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center
- Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center Inside View
- texas musicians museum
- city tour
- Houston
- Space Center Houston
- space center houston inside view
- new orleans
- BB king Museum
- BB king Museum
- alabama jazz hall of fame
- carver theatre al jazz hall
- America Map
- Hotel
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