Mississippi Humanities Council

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

2017 Old Tishomingo County Genealogy Fair

Waldron St. Christian Church 816 Waldron St., Corinth , MS, United States

Alcorn County Genealogy Society, Prentiss County Genealogical & Historical Society, and Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society will engage the services of scholars specialized in Grave Dowsing, Research available at Read More >

No Cost

Mississippi Book Festival

Mississippi State Capitol 400 High St, Jackson, MS, United States

A Literary Lawn Party: August 19, 2017!  FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING | OPEN TO PUBLIC 150+ Authors | 30+ Panels | Live Interviews | Book Signings | Kid Activities | Read More >

No Cost

Mississippi Marathon Read

State Capitol, Room 204 400 High Street, Jackson, MS, United States

The MHC is proud to partner with the Mississippi Library Commission in the first ever Mississippi Marathon Read at the Mississippi Book Festival August 19! Come celebrate the publication of Read More >

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

A Taste of Oakland

Main Street Oakland Oakland, MS, United States

A Celebration of local  Artists, Educators, Historians, and Cuisine that will feature samples of local favorites.. Visit Booths and learn the regional history of food & people! Watch a Bicentennial Read More >

No Cost

Mississippi Encyclopedia Event: Delta State University

Delta State University Capps Archives Building 1003 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS, United States

A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. Scholars speaking will include Emily Jones, Chuck Westmoreland, and Senior Editor Ted Ownby.

No Cost