History Is Lunch: Michael J. Goleman, “History and Mississippi’s Lost Cause”
At noon on Wednesday, March 10, Michael J. Goleman will present “History and Mississippi’s Lost Cause” as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.
Events
Nissan Free Weekends at the Two Mississippi Museums
Admission to the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is free. Sponsored by Nissan.
History Is Lunch: Thomas Aiello, “The Black Press in Mississippi”
At noon on Wednesday, March 3, Thomas Aiello will present “The Scott Newspaper Syndicate and the Black Press in Mississippi” as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.
Behind the Lens With Doris Derby
On Thursday, February 11, at noon, learn about the stories behind some of the photographs in the special exhibit, I AM A MAN: Civil Rights Photographs in the American South, 1960–1970, with activist, educator, and photographer Doris Derby. She will discuss several of her photographs from the exhibit as well as some of her own artifacts that are on display in the Black Empowerment gallery of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
The Black Church Virtual Panel Discussion
On Tuesday, February 9, at 7 p.m., join Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums for The Black Church Virtual Panel Discussion event. This event will include a screener of the documentary series, songs from HBCU choirs, door prizes and the panel discussion. Featured panelists for the event are Two Mississippi Museums director Pamela D. C. Junior, Bishop Ronnie Crudup of New Horizon Church International, Rev. C. J. Rhodes of Mt.
Bearing Witness: A Conversation With William Ferris
On Saturday, January 30, at 11 a.m., join Pamela D. C. Junior and William Ferris for a virtual conversation on the origins of the new special exhibition, I AM A MAN: Civil Rights Photographs in the American South, 1960–1970, opening at the Two Mississippi Museums.
History Is Lunch: Christian Pinnen, "Race and Slavery in Colonial Natchez"
At noon on Wednesday, February 24, Christian Pinnen will present “Race and Slavery in Colonial Natchez” as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.
CANCELED--History Is Lunch: Susannah Ural, "The Mississippi Civil War and Reconstruction Governors Project"
This week's History Is Lunch program is canceled due to the inclement weather conditions. Susannah Ural will present “The Mississippi Civil War and Reconstruction Governors Project” at a later date. We will announce when the program is rescheduled soon. Find past History Is Lunch programs on the MDAH YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/MDAHVideo, and on our History Is Lunch page.
History Is Lunch: William Lester, "A History of Mississippi Turkey Hunting"
At noon on Wednesday, February 10, William Lester will present “A History of Mississippi Turkey Hunting” as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.
History Is Lunch: Brian A. Pugh, "Chaos and Compromise"
At noon on Wednesday, February 3, Brian A. Pugh will present “Chaos and Compromise: The Mississippi Budgeting Process” as part of the streaming-only History Is Lunch series.