Events

Join us for a Sunday Screening of Fannie Lou Hamer’s America at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Directed by Joy Davenport, this film tells the story of Fannie Lou Hamer’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Joy Davenport and Monica Land, Fannie Lou Hamer's niece. Sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Mississippi Film Office, this program is free and open to the public.

Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, January 13, through Monday, January 15, to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by FedEx, this weekend of free admission will include activities for students and families, performances with local talent, and gallery talks by Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

The Two Mississippi Museums will close at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 15, due to inclement weather. The MLK Night of Culture program at 6 p.m. has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. 

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Join us for the annual MLK Night of Culture at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Hosted by local Jackson artist and producer 5th Child, this year's theme honors the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer. Artists will perform original pieces centered on freedom, voting rights, and education. 

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, the Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board will meet in the Charlotte Capers Building to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. 

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, the Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board will meet in the Charlotte Capers Building to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. 

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, the National Register Review Board will meet in the Charlotte Capers Building to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.

At 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, the state records committee will review, approve, disapprove, amend, or modify records control schedules for all state agencies, boards, and commissions. Once approved, schedules shall have the force of effect of law.  

At 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, the state records committee will review, approve, disapprove, amend, or modify records control schedules for all state agencies, boards, and commissions. Once approved, schedules shall have the force of effect of law.