Events

History Is Lunch: Melody Golding, "Mississippi Voices from Hurricane Katrina"

At noon Wednesday, October 15, Melody Golding, author, photographer, and artist, will share personal insights and firsthand accounts from Mississippians who survived Hurricane Katrina as part of the History Is Lunch Series. Golding’s portraits capture not only the storm’s damage but also the resilience of the people forced to rebuild their lives. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

History Is Lunch: Sally Wolff-King, "Holly Springs' Influence on William Faulkner's Fiction"

At noon Wednesday, October 8, Sally Wolff-King will discuss her book, William Faulkner in Holly Springs, which uncovers new information about Faulkner’s sources and examines how the people and culture in Holly Springs influenced the Nobel Laureate and the literature he produced as part of the History Is Lunch series. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Copies of William Faulkner in Holly Springs will be available for sale with a book signing to follow. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Discovery Day: Mississippi Literature

Join us on Saturday, September 20, for Discovery Day: Mississippi Literature, a family-friendly event featuring creative activities, storytelling, and engaging exhibits that celebrate Mississippi’s rich literary legacy. Starting at 11 a.m., this exciting day is specially designed for fourth through eighth grade students and their families at the Two Mississippi Museums. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

History Happy Hour: Hurricane Katrina

Join us for a free History Happy Hour on Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums. Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers guided tours by photographer, Melody Golding, and volunteer, Alison Steiner, will be at 5:30 and 6:15. Enjoy live music with Carmen Washington, food from Catering by George's, and a cash bar. Two Mississippi Museums members and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi employees will receive a complimentary drink. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Fannie Lou Hamer Birthday Tours

In honor of the 108th anniversary of Fannie Lou Hamer’s birthday, education staff from the Two Mississippi Museums will host free flash tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. Fannie Lou Hamer was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, known for her relentless fight for voting rights and economic justice. Despite facing ongoing oppression, her unwavering activism left a lasting impact on civil rights and social justice. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Sunday Screening: The Last American House Party

Join us for a screening of The Last American House Party at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. This sixty-minute film follows the Neshoba County Fair, an eight day hundred-year-old tradition where families and communities come together for food and entertainment. Following the screening, a panel discussion will take place with director Bryan Carpenter. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

History Is Lunch: NancyKay Wessman, "Champions of the Storm: Katrina's First Responders"

At noon Wednesday, September 24, NancyKay Wessman, author and founder of WessComm, LLC, will explore the vivid firsthand accounts of frontline heroes sustaining local communities by showing courage, leadership, and moral determination as part of the History Is Lunch series. Wessman is the author of Katrina, Mississippi: Voices from Ground Zero which focuses on the stories of first responders who risked their lives to lead rescue, recovery, and relief efforts during and after Hurricane Katrina. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Copies of Katrina, Mississippi will be available for sale with a book signing to follow. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Fall Break Camp

To celebrate the birthday of one of Mississippi’s most powerful truth-tellers and Civil Rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer, campers will explore history through the lens of courage, community, and justice, uncovering the stories of others like Hamer who spoke up and made a difference. Students will create works of art, writing, music, and storytelling that reflect their own experiences and celebrate their unique Mississippi stories. 

History Is Lunch: Diane Feldman, "Land and Spirit: Stories from Holmes County"

At noon Wednesday, September 17, Diane Feldman, author of Borrowed Land, Stolen Labor, and the Holy Spirit: The Struggle for Power and Equality in Holmes County, will discuss the history of a low-income county where African American farmers became grassroots leaders of the civil rights movement as part of the History Is Lunch series. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Copies of Borrowed Land, Stolen Labor, and the Holy Spirit will be available for sale with a book signing to follow. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

History Is Lunch: Missy Jones, DeeDee Baldwin, Albert Dorsey, and Nicholas Lemann, "Remembering the Clinton Massacre: 150 Years Later."

At noon Wednesday, September 3, Missy Jones, research historian for Colorado Black Equity Study; DeeDee Baldwin, history research librarian at Mississippi State University; Albert Dorsey, author; and Nicholas Lemann, journalist and author, will be remembering the 150th anniversary of the Clinton Massacre as part of the History Is Lunch series. The Clinton Massacre signaled the end of Reconstruction in 1875 as white Democrats sought to “redeem” Mississippi from the newly emancipated and duly elected Black politicians. This program will take place in the Craig H.

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