Dr. Willis teaches educators how to integrate blues education into their lesson plans for social studies, geography and history. She gives them background information, current events, historical landmarks that are Read More >
The black freedom struggle of the post-World War II era unleashed many challenges and changes on Mississippi. No area of the state’s society, politics, and culture went untouched by this Read More >
The presenter provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling Read More >
Whole School Initiative presents:"The Magic to Magic: A Tool for Arts and Humanities Integration," on June 13-16,2017 at MS Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality and Resort Center, Gulfport. This annual Read More >
This presentation will explore the crucial Battle of Brice’s Crossroads during the Civil War and the role of the controversial Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Edwina H. Carpenter serves as Read More >
This presentation lays out the facts pertinent to what happened during the four occupations of the city by Federal forces during the Civil War. Grady Howell has worked for the Mississippi Read More >
Family history research begins before a researcher arrives at the State Archives, courthouse or other records repository. A researcher should know the name of the relative, where they may have Read More >
Award-winning journalist Alysia Burton Steele’s Delta Jewels: In Search of My Grandmother’s Wisdom is a visual and lyrical tribute to African American church mothers from the Mississippi Delta. This groundbreaking Read More >
Bicentennial Grant Program Flyer 6-23-17 (2)
Join the Columbus Arts Council for Dinner & A Movie Friday, June 23rd, 2017. Dinner reservations with payment must be made by noon, June 22nd, by calling or visiting www.columbus-arts.org. Read More >
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"Why We Call It Soul Food" tells the story of why southerners, especially African American southerners, call the foods we eat "soul food." Dr. Willis discusses the emotional and physical Read More >