MPB Broadcast of “The Parchman Ordeal: The Untold Story”
The 56-minute documentary will air at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, on MPB Television. See more information here
The 56-minute documentary will air at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, on MPB Television. See more information here
Come watch area musicians perform their songs to vye for "Best Mississippi Song" at this public concert with food and beverages. The concert is the conclusion of a songwriting contest […]
This fall, in a special series of events titled, "A Celebration of Southern Photography," The University of Southern Mississippi will host a lecture by renowned Southern studies expert Dr. William […]
Coahoma Community College is combining a celebration of Mississippi's Bicentennial with the Tennessee William's 25th anniversary in an innovative showcase of Mississippi and Clarksdale's diverse histories that influenced its native son […]
Come find out more about Fulton's past through experiencing one of its historic treasures: the Fulton Cemetery. Local historians will give an introduction to the history of the cemetery. Guests can then […]
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 […]
More than 15,000 photographic negatives and prints taken by Columbus photographer Carl Brown were recently donated to the Local History Department at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The images, dating roughly […]
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting a workshop titled “Preserving Family Photographs” on Thursday, October 19th from 9am-12pm. The workshop will teach participants how to identify various historic photographic formats […]
Three-day celebration of Southeastern Native American and colonial-era Euro American cultures in Mississippi, including traditional dance, song and storytelling presentations by Native Americans, colonial-era food, arts and crafts, Native American […]
Come see a theatrical performance that highlights Meridian's 157 years. The performance will feature student actors and dancers, and incorporate music and enlarged vintage photos. There will be a community celebration of […]
Grocery Stores have played an integral role in the establishment and development of the Chinese presence in the Mississippi Delta. While issues of segregation and equality swirled in the communities […]