Programs

Speakers Bureau

Have you ever wondered how Cracker Barrel billboards reflect images of American farmers and rural life, or how the Mississippi River has shaped our state and culture? These topics and almost 200 more are available to you through our Speaker’s Bureau.

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Public Humanities Awards

The Mississippi Humanities Council presents Humanities Achievement Awards each February, honoring outstanding contributions in the public humanities in our state.

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Museum on Main Street

Museum on Main Street’s exhibitions focus on broad topics of national history and give host museums the opportunity to create their own educational programs, cultural activities, and exhibitions that center on their local heritage.

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Prison Education

Presently, the Council supports two prison education programs, the Prison-to-College Pipeline and the Prison Writes Initiative.

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Luciérnagas

Because reading is essential to the humanities, the MHC provides programs that instill a love of reading, promote an interest in public libraries, and encourage families to read books and talk about ideas together.

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Ideas on Tap

Ideas on Tap includes a panel discussion featuring knowledgeable participants who present a wide spectrum of opinions on the topic, as well as a chance for audience members to share their thoughts and responses.

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A More Perfect Union: Mississippi Founders

A More Perfect Union traveling exhibit highlights Ida B. Wells-Barnett, John Roy Lynch, Thomas W. Stringer, Fannie Lou Hamer, Annie Devine, Lawrence Guyot, Aaron Henry, Unita Blackwell, Clarie Collins Harvey, Amzie Moore, Medgar Evers, and Vernon Dahmer. These individuals put their lives on the line, and some paid the ultimate sacrifice in striving for a true democracy in America.

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