At noon on Wednesday, April 19, Daphne Chamberlain will present “The Jackson Children’s Crusade” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building and stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel.
At noon on Wednesday, April 12, Maryemma Graham will present “The Life of Margaret Walker” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building and stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Book sales and signing to follow.
At noon on Wednesday, April 5, Annette Trefzer will present “Exposing Mississippi: Eudora Welty's Photographic Reflections” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building and stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Book sales and signing to follow.
Join us for History Happy Hour at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Enjoy live music with Fred T and the Band; food from 2 for 7 Kitchen, Eddie Wright BBQ, and Fratelli Italian Ice; and refreshments from Hal & Mal’s. Staff will lead 15-minute interactive flash tours through the Two Mississippi Museums, focusing on the rich history of music in our state. Our featured temporary exhibition Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See will be open to visitors.
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.