Opening of a photo exhibit showcasing the state’s history and diversity, culled from the collection of local photographers Jay D. Johnson and his father, James R. Johnson. Images will include local and national African American political leaders and civil rights icons, churches, entertainers and sports personalities. Exhibit will be displayed at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural […]

 Watch the Christmas parade from inside the historic courtroom at the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse! Date: Friday, December 2, 2017. Cost: free; however donations to the museum are always encouraged.

From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward to commemorate the church visit campaign of 1963 and 1964. These programs are supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council. The Jackson Kneel-In movement was an […]

From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward to commemorate the church visit campaign of 1963 and 1964. These programs are supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council. The Jackson Kneel-In movement was an […]

From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward to commemorate the church visit campaign of 1963 and 1964. These programs are supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council. The Jackson Kneel-In movement was an […]

From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward to commemorate the church visit campaign of 1963 and 1964. These programs are supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council. The Jackson Kneel-In movement was an […]

Preview of the "Tupelo Spirit" video at the Tupelo City Council Meeting. The video will be featured in the Tupelo Visitors Center opening in February 2018 and will be shown to visitors from all over the world. It will be previewed as part of the Mississippi Bicentennial celebration as it tells a unique Mississippi story.

Panel discussion ahead of the opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, exploring the impact of civil rights activities in Mississippi on the movement nationally.

This is a concert to celebrate 200 years of Mississippi statehood is taking place this weekend. It is one of several bicentennial events that are part of a regional celebration for central Mississippi and will coincide with and complement the opening of 2 Mississippi Museums, side-by-side museums near the Capitol. One will examine the broad picture […]

With a rich history as the economic engine for the State of MS, the City of Pascagoula has long been known for its industries including the State's largest employer, Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding, North America's largest oil refinery, Chevron Refinery, and numerous other employers. In honor of the 50 year anniversary, the City hopes to conduct […]

Join us as Mississippi makes history! The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the adjacent Museum of Mississippi History will open on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. This free celebration is open to all and will include music, speakers, and food trucks. Museum of Mississippi History & Mississippi Civil Rights Museum The 2 Mississippi Museums will […]

On Saturday, December 9, downtown Jackson will be the scene of the Mississippi Mile Bicentennial Celebration. As part of the celebration, the Mississippi Heritage Trust will be hosting an exhibit featuring the 10 Most Endangered Places in Mississippi at the MSU School of Architecture, 509 East Capitol Street. The exhibit will be open from 11:00 […]