Events

Enjoy our History Happy Hour at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, at the Two Mississippi Museums! The event includes free admission, live entertainment, refreshments, and a cash bar. Guests can also join an interactive flash tour through the museums about a topic related to Mississippi's history.

Two Mississippi Museum members receive a complimentary drink with their membership card. For more information, call 601-576-6850, or email info@mdah.ms.gov. Sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

The documentary Look Away, Look Away will be shown at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. The documentary covers the intense debate that erupted in 2015 over the Mississippi State Flag.  A Q&A from the audience will follow the screening. For more information, call 601-576-6850, or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Join us to celebrate what would have been Eudora Welty's 114th birthday on Thursday, April 13. Enjoy complementary cupcakes and lemonade on the side porch, button-making activities for all ages, and FREE TOURS of Welty's historic home while space lasts. Reservations are recommended, as capacity is limited. Email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com to book a reservation. For more information, call 601-353-7762, or email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com. 

Trace your roots back to the Civil War era at our upcoming genealogy workshop! Join us for our Civil War Genealogy Workshop presented by Jeff Giambrone at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the William F. Winter Archives & History Building. Whether you are an experienced genealogist or just starting out, this workshop will guide you through the research process and provide access to a wealth of resources, including census records, military records, and more. This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited.

Join the Two Mississippi Museums and the Institute of Southern Jewish Life for Mississippi Freedom Seder at 6 p.m. on March 28, 2023. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums.  

The 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on the Entergy Plaza in front of the Two Mississippi Museums. The program will include a performance by the 41st Army Band, a moment of silence, and recognition of the veterans in attendance and of fallen heroes by Major General Janson D. Boyles—the Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard. A memorial volley and wreath laying will follow.

Join us at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, for Evening for Mothers at the Two Mississippi Museums. Visitors are invited for guided tours of the traveling exhibit Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See. The exhibit showcases the incredible journey of Mamie Till-Mobley, a mother who fought tirelessly for justice for her son. You’ll have the chance to connect with other mothers and learn more about the Till family’s story and the lasting impact it had on Mississippi civil rights history. This event is free and open to the public.

Mark your calendars for Mississippi Makers Fest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Two Mississippi Museums! This year's Mississippi Makers Fest is excited to announce the music lineup with Cedric Burnside headlining and musical acts Kudzu Kings, Bass Drum of Death, Track45, and 5th Child. 

Join us at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, for a gallery talk in the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums. Mississippi author Linda Williams Jackson will discuss how she transformed the facts surrounding Till's murder in 1955 into an award-winning middle grade novel, Midnight Without a Moon. The 2017 book features a budding teen character, Rose Lee Carter, wrestling with whether to participate in Mississippi's burgeoning civil rights movement.