Mississippi Humanities Council

  • Interpreting Our History & Culture
  • Fostering Civil Conversations
  • Enriching Communities

Lower Delta Talk Series

Sharkey Issaquena County Library 116 Robert Morganfield Way, Rolling Fork, MS

The Lower Delta Speakers Series includes a variety of folks who will speak on a topic of interest each month, topics that tell great Mississippi stories focused on our region Read More >

No Cost

A Time Gone By: History at The Oaks

The Oak House Jackson , MS, United States

"A Time Gone By: History at The Oaks" is a film project and a series of four programs about the history of Mississippi and the local history of one of Read More >

No Cost

Women of Mississippi on Film

Locals Restaurant & Bar 309 North Lamar, Oxford, MS, United States

The Oxford Film Festival and Sarah Isom Center are teaming up to celebrate the image of the Mississippi women in the Centennial celebration. With 6 films as part of the Read More >

No Cost

Speakers Bureau: Why We Call It Soul Food

Mississippi Cultural Crossroads 507 Market Street , Port Gibson , MS, United States

“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 >

No Cost

MISSISSIPPI ENCYCLOPEDIA EVENT: Starkville

Book Mart & Cafe 120 E Main St, Starkville, MS, United States

A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. Speakers will include scholar James Giesen and Senior Editors Ted Ownby and Charles Reagan Wilson.

No Cost