Speakers Bureau

The Speakers Bureau features our state’s finest historians, writers, and storytellers talking about a wide variety of subjects related to Mississippi and beyond. The MHC Speakers Bureau brings informative and thought-provoking programs to your community at no cost. Explore the list of presentations and scholars to see the wealth of programs that are available to you.

Robert Luckett, Mississippi Humanities Council Speaker’s Bureau Lecturer
Robert Luckett, Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau Lecturer

Any nonprofit organization within the state of Mississippi may apply to host a Speakers Bureau member. Click below to fill out the short, easy application. All applications must be received at least four weeks prior to the event, and all Speakers Bureau lectures must be free and open to the public.

Scholars may apply to become a member of the Speakers Bureau by downloading and filling out the forms below.

Schedule a Speaker

  1. Review the Speakers Bureau guidelines to make sure your organization is eligible
  2. Locate the speaker that fits your organization’s needs. You can browse our speakers here.
  3. Contact your chosen speaker to confirm they are available for your event. Contact information can be found on each Speakers Bureau member’s profile.
  4. Once you have confirmed with your speaker, you can submit your application!

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      Whether you want to learn about contemporary blues music, the history of Mississippi’s prisoner of war camps, or how the Civil Rights Movement has transformed our state, the MHC Speakers Bureau brings informative and thought-provoking programs to your community.

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      Speakers Bureau Contact

      Katie Molpus (kmolpus@mhc.state.ms.us)

      Speakers Bureau Forms

      Speakers Bureau Guidelines (PDF)

      Reporting forms for Speakers Bureau Hosts

      • Speakers Bureau Evaluation Form (Word | PDF)
      • Speakers Bureau Matching Contributions (Word |PDF)

      To become a member of the Speakers Bureau

      • Become a Speaker Instructions (Word | PDF)
      • Speaker Application Form (Word | PDF)
      • Current Lecture Renewal Form (Word | PDF)