Inspired by the freedom schools of 1964, campers will deepen their understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact on the world as they learn the stories of local heroes in their communities. Students will discover the dynamics of leadership within communities, the meaning of civic duty, and the empowering act of voting during camp. Registration is $150 for the two-week camp and includes lunch and two snacks each day.
Campers will dive into the dynamic world of “Democracy in Progress,” learning the ins and outs of campaigning, voting, and civic engagement. Through hands-on experiences like mock elections, behind-the-scenes museum tours, and inspiring guest speakers, campers will develop the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on their community.
Join us for Juneteenth Jubilee at the Two Mississippi Museums! Sponsored by Ingalls Shipbuilding, this program will celebrate community, culture, and Black history on Thursday, June 19th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will feature live artistic performances, yard games, a line dancing workshop, local food truck vendors, a dedicated Kids Zone on the plaza, and more!
Learn how to preserve precious artifacts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, for our Community Curation Day in the orientation room of the William F. Winter Archives and History Building. Laura Heller, MDAH acquisitions and collections coordinator, will demonstrate how to best preserve books, documents, and artifacts. Visitors may bring in materials for advice on how to preserve, store, and display documents and items. Archival materials will be available for a limited time. This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
Join us for “Gallery Talk: Through the Lens of Melody Golding” Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums. Photographer and guest curator Melody Golding will share personal insights regarding her journey capturing images of the disaster, reconstruction, and resilience post Hurricane Katrina along with Alison Steiner, a coastal resident whose home is depicted in the Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs By Melody Golding exhibit.
Learn how to paint “en plein air” on the Eudora Welty House & Garden lawn Saturday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m. Susan Patton, an award-winning artist, will conduct an oil painting workshop outdoors, helping participants to draw inspiration from nature to craft their artwork. Registration for each participant is ninety-five dollars. To register, reach out to Patton at susanpattonart@gmail.com. For more information, call 601-353-7762 or email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com.
At noon Wednesday, June 25, Andrew Kahrl, author and historian, will examine the history of Black Americans as taxpayers and the fight for a more equitable system for raising and spending the public’s money as part of the History Is Lunch series. The 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 The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America will be available for sale with a signing to follow.
At noon Wednesday, July 30, Tom Mould, author and anthropologist, and Rae Nell Vaughn, member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and tribal archivist, will explore the history of storytelling of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
Join us for a screening of Farming Freedom: The Inspiring Story of Black Land Ownership in Mississippi at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Directed by Kayla Thomas, this ninety-minute film tells the story of African American farmers in Mississippi and their struggle for land ownership after enslavement through the present day. Following the screening, a panel will take place featuring moderator Howard Ballou, director Kayla Thomas, Henry Harris, and Tamu Green of SR1 Agriculture and Food Science Department.
Join us for a Pressed Flower Workshop at the Eudora Welty House & Garden at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8. Rachel Lott, Welty House special projects coordinator, will lead a pressed flower workshop in which participants will create a set of two personalized bookmarks using pressed flowers from the Welty Garden. This program honors Mother's Day and graduation season, honoring the Graduation Tea Party that Chestina Welty hosted for Eudora in 1925 before the Welty House construction was complete. All craft supplies and light refreshments will be provided.