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William Arinder presents "Pioneer Toys, Games, and Music" on February 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. A living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed, built their homes, produced and cooked their food, created children's homemade toys, and made music on the mountain dulcimer. Period clothing worn, hands-on […]
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Zachary Dozier will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College titled “Heritage in Humanities: How Our Students’ Backgrounds Help Us Teach.” This presentation explores how incorporating students’ cultural and linguistic heritage can enrich language instruction. It will feature four students—two with Spanish-speaking backgrounds and two with family connections to […] |
6 events,The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration is proud to announce plans for the 37th annual Celebration, to be held February 26-28, 2026. View the 2026 agenda here! Come and hear the story of America, from the founding to today, as told by expert historians and prolific authors! The 2026 NLCC will weave a diverse tapestry of […]
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William “Brother” Rogers presents “Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers" From traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail, Freedom Trail, Country Music Trail, and Mississippi Mound Trail, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the […]
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William Arinder presents "Pioneer Toys, Games, and Music" on February 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. A living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed, built their homes, produced and cooked their food, created children's homemade toys, and made music on the mountain dulcimer. Period clothing worn, hands-on […]
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Rebecca Jernigan presents "Mississippi Telling" The presenter provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities as reflected in the works of many of our […] |
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Suzanne Gibson will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Meridian Community College titled “Roles, Obedience, and Authority: An Examination of the Stanford Prison Experiment.” This presentation examines the Stanford Prison Experiment to explore how assigned roles can significantly influence human behavior. It explains how individuals may change when placed into specific social roles […]
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Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Meridian Civil Rights Movement 2505 5th Street Meridian, MS 11 a.m. Read More
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Jerry Jenkins presents "A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music" on February 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. This presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music […] |
2 events,Deadline for Witness: The Freedom Memory Project 2026 applications. How to Apply First, contact MHC Director of Strategic Initiatives John Spann (jspann@mhc.state.ms.us) to discuss your community’s idea. Then, fill out the Witness: The Mississippi Freedom Project application by March 1, 2026. All applications will be reviewed by the project’s advisory board. The 2026 cohort of […]
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Join us for a free screening of "In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters" at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 1, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. This 35-minute documentary uncovers the little-known love story of Phillis Wheatley, America’s first Black published poet, and John Peters, a free Black man she married in 1778. Following the screening, […] |
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“The Women’s American Revolution” presented by Sarah Hogue, PhD candidate March 2, 2026 @12 PM Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch While the contributions of soldiers in American Revolution are easily seen, it can often be more difficult to envision the role that women played during the war. Women provided valuable support during the Revolution, […]
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Evan Lenow will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi College titled “Retrieving Virtue: Moral Character Development as an Act of Worship.” Socrates famously stated, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Rather than the endless pursuit of vanity, Socrates called his students to aspire to virtue and character in order to become better […] |
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Joe B. Raymond III will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Southwest Mississippi Community College titled "A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Programs in Southern Mississippi." The lecture will take place on the Southwest Mississippi Community College campus on March 3, 2026, at 1 p.m.
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Dr. Amber Harrison Mabus will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Holmes Community College titled “From Austen to Bridgerton: The Enduring Appeal of Regency Romance in Popular Culture.” 250 years after her birth, Jane Austen’s stories still resonate with modern audiences, thanks to the ongoing popularity of Regency-era romance in books, television, and […]
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Dr. Richard Purcell will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for the University of Mississippi titled “Race, Speculative Value and Art at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century.” The lecture will take place on the University of Mississippi campus on March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. |
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Shelly Stolp will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Pearl River Community College titled “The Mind-Body Loop: How Psychology Shapes Health More Than We Realize.” This presentation examines how psychological processes shape physical health, often through everyday stress. Using guided imagery and discussion of the autonomic nervous system, it illustrates the mind–body feedback […] |
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Yolanda Williams will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Jackson State University titled “When We See Ourselves: Representation, Mentorship, and Storytelling Across the Arts.” “When We See Ourselves: Representation, Mentorship, and Storytelling Across the Arts” explores the role of representation and mentorship in shaping storytelling across theatre, film, and the arts. Grounded in […]
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Dr. Brandon Knight will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for William Carey University titled “Freedom to Save the Body (of Christ): The Rhetorical Chemotherapy of Archbishop Salvatore Cardileone.” “Freedom to Save the Body (of Christ): The Rhetorical Chemotherapy of Archbishop Salvatore Cardileone” is a rhetorical analysis of a homily presented by the archbishop […] |
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Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading, culturally relevant books, including works by Mississippi authors, parent workshops, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles, guided literacy activities, strategies for supporting reading at home, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. […]
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Saturday, March 7: 11 AM Opening Ceremony Celebrating the last 10 Years of Grammy Museum Mississippi 12 PM Roots Music Festival that will feature performances by Bobby Rush, Cedric Burnside, Boo Mitchell, Terrance and Marcella Simien, Hi Rhythm, Southern Avenue, Carla Thomas, and Ol’ Skool Revue along with original Grammy Museum Mississippi Summer Campers, Abee Hudson and band […]
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Big House Books, Lemuria Books and the Mississippi Humanities Council are partnering with the Short Fuse Podcast to bring Turning Pages, Changing Lives to Lemuria in Jackson on Saturday, March 7, from 2-3 p.m. Elizabeth Howard will lead a discussion with local leaders on our history and mission, and the importance of books and education in prison. |
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Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: Delta State College 1969 Sit-In Join us for the unveiling of a new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring the student activists whose sit‑in at Delta State College in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equity and inclusion on campus. The ceremony, cohosted by Visit Mississippi, the Mississippi Humanities Council, and […] |
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Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading, culturally relevant books, including works by Mississippi authors, parent workshops, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles, guided literacy activities, strategies for supporting reading at home, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. […] |
1 event,As Mississippi prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the America250 Mississippi Grants Program invites communities across the state to take part in this historic commemoration. Established by the America250 Mississippi Commission, this program aims to empower local organizations to honor their unique histories, foster a deeper understanding of Mississippi’s […] |
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Chandler Smith will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for East Central Community College titled “The Culture of Tone.” The lecture will take place on the East Central Community College campus on March 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.
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Grady Howell presents "The Bride of Annandale, A Love Story of the Old South" The Bride of Annandale is a fully researched nonfiction narrative detailing the tragic romance of Henry Gray Vick, a descendant of the founders of Vicksburg, and Helen Johnstone of Annandale Plantation and Chapel of the Cross fame. Henry was killed in […] |
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Melissa Faulkner will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Coahoma Community College titled "Why I Chose the Dark Side of Literature.” The lecture will take place on the Coahoma Community College campus on March 18, 2026, at noon.
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Virginia Miller-Durr will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Hinds Community College titled “HaPPPiness,: Pedagogy, Pageantry, and Prison.” From first-generation college learners and incarcerated students to communities and lives hungry for belonging and hope, the humanities cannot simply be explained; they must be lived through action in every stage in life. At a […]
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Rebecca Jernigan presents “Mississippi Telling” The presenter provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities as reflected in the works of many of our best […] |
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2 events,L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation March 20 - June 14, 2026 At the Mississippi Museum of Art L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation is the first major museum exhibition devoted to the art and life of the self-proclaimed “Unusual Artist” Ms. L.V. Hull (1942–2008). Born in McAdams, Mississippi, Hull merged artmaking and the Southern […]
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Each year, the Mississippi Humanities Council honors scholars, educators, and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public humanities in Mississippi. Join us at the 2026 Public Humanities Awards on Friday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m., at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, as we recognize this year’s incredible honorees who have made outstanding […] |
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Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading, culturally relevant books, including works by Mississippi authors, parent workshops, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles, guided literacy activities, strategies for supporting reading at home, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. […]
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Now Showing: Jim Henson: Idea Man Dive into the mind of a visionary with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, Jim Henson: Idea Man, in the Alexander Family Church Gallery at 10 am. RSVP Here Join us after the film for an interactive workshop with Mississippi artist Jordan West from 1 pm-4 pm. Design and build a […] |
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Part of the "A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi's Literary Landscape" Program Artist Talk: A Conversation with Addie Citchens & Jerriod Avant Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2026 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Student Center Theatre Theme: “Something’ About This Place Feels Like Home” Program Description: The Mississippi Delta […]
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Alice Berry will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Rust College titled “August Wilson's Fences and On the Ground Island.” The lecture will take place on the Rust College campus on March 24, 2026, at 3 p.m.
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The Mississippi Humanities Council will be partnering with Mississippi Public Broadcasting and The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute to screen Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers throughout the year. We plan to follow each screening with a film discussion on Evers’ legacy in the movement with his daughter, Reena Evers-Everette. |
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Erin Pickens Wansley will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Tougaloo College titled “For Such a Time as This: How Media is Being Challenged and Changed in the 21st Century.” “For Such a Time as This: How Media is Being Challenged and Changed in the 21st Century” will take a look at how […]
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Jackie Mardis, will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Copiah-Lincoln Community College titled “Parenting Styles.” The lecture will take place on the Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus on March 25, 2026, at 12:20 p.m. |
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Part of the "A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi's Literary Landscape" Program International Poetry & Culture: In Translation Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Student Center Legacy Dining Hall and Ballroom Theme: “Mapping Mississippi: In Translation” Program Description: Translating the poetry of international poets who […]
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J. Janice Coleman presents “From the Scraps of My Life in the Mississippi Delta" Everyone loves to hear stories, and everyone loves the feel and the memories quilts and other homemade patchwork bring to mind. This combination of narrative and the nostalgia a patchwork coverlet evokes inspires people to talk about the quilts, dolls, and […]
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Tony Gordon will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Alcorn State University titled “Selected Genres of Piano Literature.” The lecture will take place on the Alcorn State University campus on March 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. |
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Lucia Nelson will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Northwest Mississippi Community College titled “From Museum to Music: The Appropriation of Fine Art in Album Covers.” This presentation will explore the use of appropriated art in album cover design, analyzing how musicians and designers repurpose existing artworks to create new meanings through a […] |
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Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading, culturally relevant books, including works by Mississippi authors, parent workshops, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles, guided literacy activities, strategies for supporting reading at home, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. […] |
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Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought, Fought, and Taught Their New Nation March 31, 2026 @ 5:30 PM Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch Free and open to the public. Adults Dr. Ural will discuss how America’s founding documents inspired Abraham Lincoln’s understanding of freedom, democracy, and citizenship during the American Civil War. Contact: Mona […] |
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