Celebrating the Legacy of West Jackson’s Pioneers

COFO Building 1017 J.R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS

The COFO Mural & Mt. Olive Cemetery project aims to celebrate the rich history of prominent African Americans who have made substantial gains for the state of Mississippi. Individuals who […]

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Speakers Bureau: The Importance of Wearing Shoes

South Mississippi Genealogy & Historical Society 307 2nd Ave , Hattiesburg , MS

With the identification of hookworm disease in early twentieth century Mississippi, physicians were finally able to identify the characteristic apathy, potbellies, laziness, and general malaise of their numerous patients as […]

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Art Speaker Robin Whitfield

Artist and Audubon Master Naturalist; Founder of the Friends of Chackchiuma Swamp Natural Area

Poetry Slam

Student-written poetry with Mississippi themes

Gala Concert

World Premier musical works created by Mississippi composers Guest artist Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and The Rising Star Fife and Drum Band

“Caching” in on Laurel’s History

Laurel Welcome Center 401 Central Ave, Laurel, MS, United States

Geocaching event to engage local fourth and eighth graders with 20 historic sites important to Laurel and Jones County history.

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200 Years of Family Fun

HealthWorks! 219 S. Industrial Road, Tupelo, MS, United States

A celebration of the history of play in Mississippi. Children and their families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that they can enjoy at the […]

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Neshoba County Red Clay Hills Bicentennial Celebration Picnic

Northside Park Hwy 15 N, Philadelphia, MS, United States

The Neshoba County Red Clay Hills Bicentennial Picnic in Philadelphia, MS featuring 200 years of historic artifacts, fashion, and music from the Fair City Chorale, country music from the Neshoba […]

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