The Oxford Conference for the Book is a three-day gathering inaugurated in 1993 and held annually, except in 1997 and 2020. The event takes place in Oxford and on the campus of the University of Mississippi. Since its inauguration, the conference has celebrated books, writing, and reading, and has also dealt with practical concerns on […]
The Rosa Foundation continues its annual public event known as Behind the Big House (BTBH), a nationally recognized program, and recipient of the 2024 Excellence in History award from the Mississippi Historical Society. Behind the Big House 2025 will take place April 2-5, 2025 at 184 S. Memphis Street, Holly Springs, MS. The property site, […]
The SouthWay Foundation host The Small-Town Preservation Symposium in Eupora, Mississippi bringing local, state, and nation-wide leaders to evoke discussions on the preservation movement, cultural heritage, and the value of sharing an inclusive history. The goal of this symposium is to expose an intergenerational and multi-racial audience, from across Mississippi, to the rich history, resilience, […]
The 2024-2025 season is an annual program of the Natchez Historical Society, consisting of 8 regular monthly presentations by expert speakers on humanities topics pertinent to the history of the Natchez area. Scheduled for April 22, 2025: Dr. Christian Pinnen, Professor of History and Co-Director of African American Studies, Mississippi College: Complexion of Empire in […]
