We Are the Promised Land is an altar to Black land legacies in the Mississippi Hill Country that centers the Hollowells and Foxfire Ranch in Waterford, Mississippi. With all the Black land loss stories in Mississippi, “We Are the Promised Land,” explores how the Hollowell family has kept their land for over a century, and […]
Join us for the opening of the special exhibition Nuestro Mississippi, a collection of photographs by photographer Rojelio Rodriguez, documenting Mississippi’s Hispanic community—their resilience, historical impact, and ongoing contributions to Mississippi culture. This opening celebration will feature art-making, music, food, and a conversation with between the artist and community leaders. This project and its presentation […]
Mississippi Votes inaugural Democracy in Action Convening, a pivotal event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer will be held this fall. The free and public event will honor the legacy of civil rights icons and veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, featuring a plenary session with Dave Dennis, Sr. Our goal is to […]
Mississippi Latinx Art Association Partners with University Anthropologists to Host Free Folkloric Art Workshops in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. Workshop Overview: Join us for a vibrant and culturally enriching workshop where we celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating plaster skulls. […]
Join us for a screening of Rising Hope at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Watch how Mississippians flip the narrative of systemic rural poverty through vibrant testimonies of hope. This screening is part of the ongoing Sunday Screenings at the Two Mississippi Museums and is […]
The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. This event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the […]
The 2024 Tennessee Williams Tribute, scheduled for September 12-15, 2024, includes a poetry reading of original poems inspired by Williams’ works, four performances of “A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur,” one of Williams’ plays, and the presentation of the top three submissions to the Fourth Annual “10:4 Tenn” the ten-minute playwriting competition. The poetry and […]
Experience Walter Anderson like never before! Join us for our guided tour “Ecstasy: Walter Anderson’s Transcendent Moment” with Mississippi State University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Brent Funderburk. Funderburk, an accomplished artist, will walk you through our Walter Anderson exhibit, revealing profound stories and secrets behind the masterpieces, and offering a unique perspective on Anderson. The MAX […]
September 12th, kicks off the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers here in Jackson with a FREE screening of #FamilyTreeMovie at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science at 7 p.m. Family Tree explores sustainable forestry in North Carolina through the stories of two Black families working to preserve their land and legacy. Family […]
Each year, the Mississippi Book Festival unites readers and authors in an exhilarating celebration of books. MHC is proud to be a major sponsor of the festival since it began 10 years ago. We will sponsor several panels including a highlight of our prison education program. The Capitol’s stately rooms and nearby Galloway Church turn […]
The Mississippi Museum Conference will be held at the Two Mississippi Museums– Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum–on September 16–17, 2024, in Jackson. This two-day program will offer training and networking opportunities to cultural institutions in the state of Mississippi. Session topics will focus on best practices for museums in a range […]
From traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail, Freedom Trail, Country Music Trail, and Mississippi Mound Trail, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker, William "Brother" Rogers, takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the state.
Ideas on Tap: Reimagining Statuary Hall is a MHC program in partnership with Mississippi Today. Join us for a fun and educational evening highlighting great Mississippians who have contributed to our state and nation. 10 people will present their favorite Mississippian and make the case for why they should represent the state in Congress' Statuary […]
“Slavery in Colonial Natchez: Cotton, Race, and Wealth before the Old South” examines how slaves and colonists weathered the economic and political upheavals that rocked the Lower Mississippi Valley in the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War. Dr. Pinnen focuses on the fitful–and often futile–efforts of the English, the Spanish, and the […]
This presentation by Dr. Christian Pinnen examines how slaves and colonists weathered the economic and political upheavals that rocked the Lower Mississippi Valley in the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War. Dr. Pinnen focuses on the fitful–and often futile–efforts of the English, the Spanish, and the Americans to establish plantation agriculture in […]
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is hosting a soft opening and curator-led exhibit tours on September 20, 2024. Later in October followed by a panel discussion and live entertainment in the Museum’s Sanders Soundstage. Moderated by Bob Santelli, the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music’s Founding Executive Director & Music America exhibit curator, the panel […]
The Blossoms Mother-Daughter Reading Club is an intergenerational program that brings Black female Gen-Z students together with their mothers for dialogue that fosters voice, agency, self-confidence, & leadership. Reading texts centered on girlhood and womanhood, as experienced in Black culture, the group engages in bi-weekly workshops that enhance students' vocabulary, comprehension, and verbal communication skills. […]
MUW, MSMS, and Friendly City Books will host 4 events during Banned Books Week, September 22-27th, to bring awareness to censorship attempts in the US and stimulate dialogue around this year’s theme: “Freed Between the Lines.” On Monday, September 23rd at 4:00 pm in MUW Fant Library’s Tiered Classroom, we invite you to hear Dr. […]
The 2024 MCHEP Convening will be held September 25 - 26, 2024, at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center and Resort in Raymond, Mississippi. The Convening is an annual event that focuses on best practices, policy updates, Pell implementation information designed to assist colleges, universities, and partners in prison education work to provide meaningful instruction leading to degree completion. […]
The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. This event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the […]
Felder Rushing addresses how the food we grow in our region connects us in many ways regardless of who our ancestors were. He also discusses heirloom fruits and vegetables, cross-cultural plant swapping, and more!
Sink or Be Sunk! is an original one-act play written for the Hancock County Historical Society. It is based on the well-researched book of the same name by HCHS member and historian Paul Estronza La Violette. The play recounts events in December of 1814 during the War of 1812 when the British navy arrived in […]
The University of Southern Mississippi launches "Voices of Our People," a podcast series amplifying the consequential story of World War II through the voices of those who fought on its front lines and contributed to victory at home. The 10-week podcast series is funded by the Mississippi Humanities Council. Each episode in “Voices of Our […]
During the events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, the first panel will include Jackson State University Professor of Political Science, Dr. Leslie-Burl McLemore, who was also a MFDP delegate to Atlantic City in 1964; University of Tennessee Chattanooga Professor of Political Science, Dr. Michelle Donaldson Deardorff; Southwest Minnesota State University Professor of […]
Anne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat […]
"A reclamation and reflection on food systems, climate resilience, community economies, and foodways on the MS Gulf Coast." Join us at Bonfire Restaurant for a unique event exploring the intersection of food, culture, and climate. Indulge in delicious dishes while learning about sustainable practices and their impact on our environment. Connect with like-minded individuals passionate […]
