Join us at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 16, for the annual MLK Night of Culture at the Two Mississippi Museums. This year's theme is inspired by the Black Empowerment gallery of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum which highlights the unity and determination of Black Mississippians demanding their civil rights in the late 1960s. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, email info@mdah.ms.gov.
The Christmas by Candlelight Tour will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 2, at all MDAH sites.
Join us for a country music-themed trivia night on Thursday, September 1, to celebrate The World of Marty Stuart special exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums. Cost of entry is $10 (cash only) per person and includes your first drink. Up to 6 people per team. We'll have a cash bar and light bar snacks. The first and second winning teams will be awarded a CASH prize. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the trivia begins at 6. Be sure to come early so you can go through The World of Marty Stuart special exhibit to prepare for our Marty Stuart themed round.
CANCELLED: The Wikipedia Edit-a-thon scheduled for September 23 has been cancelled. MDAH will work with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative to reschedule this program. To learn about all MDAH programs, please subscribe to our Weekly Update. For more information call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
At noon on Wednesday, August 24, William Thompson will present “The 1950 U.S. Census” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
At noon on Wednesday, August 17, Ben Raines will present “The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of How Clotilda was found, Her Descendants, and an Extraordinary Reckoning” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
Just getting started in genealogical research? Come to the Beginning Genealogy Workshop presented by Andrew McNulty at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building. Created for individuals beginning their family history search, the program will include a quick overview of genealogy, steps participants can take home to begin their research, sample questions to ask family members to get more information to aid their search, and an overview of some of MDAH’s resources in its archival collections.
Looking to expand your volunteer knowledge and experience? Come to the Volunteer Open House that will take place from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 at the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Whether you volunteer regularly or would like to get started, we welcome you to come and meet our staff, discover new volunteer opportunities, and learn more about MDAH. This is a free come-and-go event; light refreshments and door prizes will be provided. For more information, contact Erin Blackledge at eblackledge@mdah.ms.gov.