At noon on Wednesday, November 2, Davis Houck will present “Black Bodies in the River: Searching for Freedom Summer” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
Join the Two Mississippi Museums store for a holiday open house at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 3. The event will be free to the public and will include food and beverage samplings from Mississippi vendors, artist and baker meet-and-greet opportunities, light music, membership and donor information on merchandise, and special discounts on merchandise. For more information, email info@mdah.ms.gov or call 601-576-6850.
Join the Two Mississippi Museums staff for a volunteer intake session on Thursday, October 20, at 2 p.m. If you have ever wanted to volunteer at the museums or have not volunteered recently and need a refresher, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the staff, learn what volunteers do, and become acquainted with the museums. This session will take place in the Spiro Pete Cora Classroom inside the Two Mississippi Museums.
Join us for our Archaeology Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, on the Old Capitol Green, in partnership with the Mississippi Archaeological Association. Guests will have fun experiencing the world of archaeology through games, interactives, modern tech demonstrations, and more. Families can collect four stamps in their Passport In Time at different expo booths and receive four free tickets to the Two Mississippi Museums! Passports will be available on site on the day of the event.
At noon on Wednesday, October 26, Chris Mackowski will present “The Battle of Jackson, Mississippi” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
At noon on Wednesday, October 19, Roderick Red will present “Promised Land: A Story about Mound Bayou” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
Join us for Trick or Treat at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for spirited holiday fun! Discover mysteries from Mississippi's past with our scavenger hunt and enjoy Halloween-themed games. Admission to the museums is free with costume during the event hours between 10 a.m.-3p.m, and a Monster March will also take place at 11:30 a.m. during the event.
At noon on Wednesday, October 12, Margaret Burnham will present “By Hands Now Known: Jim Crow's Legal Executioners” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
At noon on Wednesday, October 5, Belinda Stewart will present “Preservation Architecture in Mississippi” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H.
The 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 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, 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.