Join us on Thursday, November 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. to learn more about the Mississippi Historical Society. This free event will feature music by bluesman Keith Johnson, a celebration of the movie Sinners, conversations about preservation, food, and a cash bar. MHS president Keena Graham will discuss the importance of preserving historic places with representatives from the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale and 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. In honor of Sinners, 1930s attire is encouraged.
MHS promotes outstanding work in interpreting, teaching, and preserving Mississippi history. Membership is open to anyone. Benefits include receiving the Journal of Mississippi History and the Mississippi History Newsletter, as well as discounts at the Mississippi Museum Store. For information on becoming a member, visit www.mississippihistory.org.