Friends of the Mississippi River Basin Model is a non-profit organization helping to restore the Mississippi River Basin Model, renew Buddy Butts Park, and enhance educational opportunities for children in Mississippi.
The Mississippi River Basin Model (MRBM) located in Jackson, MS is a scale replica of the Mississippi River Basin. The site, which sprawls over 200 acres, was built by local Mississippians and World War II German prisoners-of-war who were housed in Camp Clinton nearby. The model was an imperative scientific experiment that, in the time before computers could efficiently perform complicated numerical analysis, would determine how the mighty Mississippi River could be contained. It is the largest physical model in the world and serves as a tourist destination to this day for visitors across the country and globe. The intention of this project is to educate Mississippians on the history of the MRBM, Camp Clinton (home to WWII German POWs) and restoration work to date at the model by providing a running video presentation on both topics, STEM activities, and a guided tour of the MRBM.
STEM Activity: 2- 4
Movie: ‘Dream Big’ 2:30 – 3:30
MRBM Tours: 3:45 5:00
Music: 4:00-6:00
