History Is Lunch: Christina Thomas, “One of the Sleepless Ones: The Autobiographies of Mrs. Winson Hudson”

At noon on Wednesday, February 11, civil rights historian Christina Thomas will present a biographical lecture on Winson Hudson, a lifelong civil rights leader from Harmony, an all-Black rural community in Leake County, Mississippi, as part of the History Is Lunch series. Hudson co-founded the Leake County NAACP in 1962 and served as its president for thirty-eight years.

History Is Lunch: Kevin Brown and Jacqueline Martin, "Hilda Casin's Legacy: Preserving McComb's Civil Rights History Through Education and Community Memory"

At noon on Wednesday, February 4, civil rights veteran Jacqueline Martin and Kevin Brown, director of the Black History Gallery in McComb, will discuss the origins of the Black History Gallery and the ongoing importance of preserving local history as part of the History Is Lunch series.

Spring Break Camp

Join us for a week of creativity as we explore how art has shaped our state—from powerful literature to inspiring performances. Campers will journey through time, uncovering the stories that artists have shared across generations.

Paint N Sip

The Eudora Welty House & Garden will host a two-hour guided painting class with wine and light refreshments on Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. All painting supplies will be provided by MDAH for a materials fee of $25. Payment can be made by calling the Welty House or at the front desk on the day of the program.

Stories by the Fire

Join us for Stories by the Fire at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. Tommy Wildcat and Choogie Kingfisher of the Chickasaw Nation will share traditional stories with visitors. Refreshments such as popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider will be served.
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