History Is Lunch is a weekly lecture series that explores different aspects of the state's past. The hour-long programs are held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building in Jackson.
MDAH livestreams the program at noon on Wednesdays on MDAH's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/MDAHOfficial/. The videos are posted on the department’s YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/MDAHVideo.
History Is Lunch: Tracie McMillan, "Mississippi Schools and the Cash Value of Racism”
On September 11, 2024, Tracie McMillan presented “Mississippi Schools and the Cash Value of Racism” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Elizabeth J. West, "Black Migration Before the Great Migration"
On September 4, 2024, Elizabeth J. West presented “Black Migration Before the Great Migration" as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Jeannie Speck-Thompson “A New Collection and New Look at M.B. Mayfield’s Art”
On August 28, 2024, Jeannie Speck-Thompson presented “A New Collection and New Look at M.B. Mayfield’s Art” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Greg Biggs, “Magnolia Banners: Mississippi Flags That Got Away”
On August 21, 2024, Greg Biggs presented “Magnolia Banners: Mississippi Flags that Got Away” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Sean O'Farrell, "Palmers Crossing: People and Place"
On August 14, 2024, Sean O’Farrell presented “Palmers Crossing: People and Place” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Bob Dent and Caroline Gray-Primer, “MDAH and the Mississippi Burning Case Files”
On August 7, 2024, Bob Dent and Caroline Gray-Primer presented “MDAH and the Mississippi Burning Case Files” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Stephen Parks and Noah Saterstrom, “What Became of Dr. Smith? A Life Rediscovered"
On July 31, 2024, Stephen Parks and Noah Saterstrom presented “What Became of Dr. Smith? A Life Rediscovered” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Bruce Watson, "Freedom Summer; From the Ground Up in Mississippi"
On July 24, 2024, Bruce Watson presented “Freedom Summer: From the Ground Up in Mississippi” as part of the History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Michael Streissguth, "American Culture and the Art of Marty Stuart"
On July 17 , 2024, Michael Streissguth presented “American Culture and the Art of Marty Stuart” as part of the History Is Lunch series.