For 75 years, children have been captivated by “Curious George.” Much is known about “George,” but little is know about his creators. The lived of Margret and H.A. Rey are as interesting as the little monkey they created-if not more so. This presentation by Ellen H. Ruffin will examine their lived- […]
On June 5, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free and open to the public discussion of the book Trials of the Earth. The discussion will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. Trials of the Earth is […]
William Arinder will lead this living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed, built their homes, produced and cooked their food, the use of flintlock rifles for hunting and protection of their homesteads, building fire using flint-and-steel, grinding corn in hollow stumps, children’s homemade toys and music […]
On June 10, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 7th graders called "My Growing Delta." The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. "My Growing Delta" is an interactive workshop presented in collaboration […]
On June 11, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 7th graders called "My Growing Delta." The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. "My Growing Delta" is an interactive workshop presented in collaboration […]
On June 12, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free and open to the public discussion featuring Rev. Herron Wilson and Gene Dattel about their childhood experiences in rural Mississippi. The discussion will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June […]
Dr. Rebecca Jernigan will provide 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 legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities as reflected in the works of many of our best authors: Welty, […]
On June 15, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 5K- rising 2nd graders called "My Musical Delta." The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. Storytime never sounded so good! Join us as […]
Register Here!: https://bit.ly/2T3oldu For the MS+MA season finale, “Routes of the Blues” will explore the history of Blues music in our two states, including Mississippi’s reputation as its birthplace and Massachusetts's role in providing a space for audiences to hear and appreciate the sound of the Blues. As both states begin reopening, we will also […]
On June 17, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free and open to the public reading of Mississippi author Ralph Eubanks' newest book A Place Like Mississippi. The program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. A […]
This presentation by Jerry Jenkins will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music of the Djeli (oral librarian/mandenka hereditary professional musicians). The establishment of the Mali Empire can be recalled […]
On June 15, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 5K- rising 2nd graders called "My Musical Delta." The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26. Storytime never sounded so good! Join us as […]
