2026 Public Humanities Awards

The 2026 Public Humanities Awards will be held on March 20th at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson.

Tickets and Awards Sponsor opportunities may be purchased through the MHC website or by sending a check to the Mississippi Humanities Council, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Room 317, Jackson, MS 39211.

We hope you can join us for a night celebrating these achievements.

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  • Mon 9
    February 9 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement”

    Columbus-Lowndes Public Library 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United States

    Dr. Cassie Sade Turnipseed presents "Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement" Ida B. Wells’s life has intriguing ties to Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, […]

  • Mon 9
    February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone”

    Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd., Booneville, MS

    Dr. Jason Beghtol will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Northeast Mississippi Community College titled “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone.” […]

  • Tue 10
    February 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “The Death of William K. Storey: A Historian Investigates the Killing of His Great-Grandfather in Ireland”

    Millsaps College 1701 N. State Street, Jackson, Mississippi

    William Storey will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Millsaps College titled “The Death of William K. Storey: A Historian Investigates the Killing of His Great-Grandfather in Ireland.” […]

  • Tue 10
    February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Wut und bose: Women’s Rage in Recent German-Language Literature”

    Delta State University 1003 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS, United States

    Dr. Karen Bell will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Delta State University titled “Wut und bose: Women's Rage in Recent German-Language Literature.” The lecture will take place […]

  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Bridging the Literacy Gap with Effective Teaching Strategies for Today’s College Students”

    Mississippi Valley State University 14000 US-82, Itta Bena, MS

    Dr. Shanell Bailey will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi Valley State titled “Bridging the Literacy Gap with Effective Teaching Strategies for Today's College Students.” Dr. Bailey's presentation […]

  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “This Is My Century: Margaret Walker and the Black Arts Movement”

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern MIssissippi 118 College Dr #5055, Hattiesburg, MS, United States

    Robert Luckett presents “This Is My Century: Margaret Walker and the Black Arts Movement." As Director of the Margaret Walker Center for the Study of the African-American Experience at Jackson […]

  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “Savoring African American History through Stories and Poetry”

    Walls Public Library 7181 Delta Bluffs Pkwy, Walls, MS, United States

    Barbara Jones Clark presents “Savoring African American History through Stories and Poetry" Take a story walk through the eyes and feelings of African Americans from slavery to the mid-seventies. Using […]

  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Consumed: Black Art & Subjectivity

    Mississippi Museum of Art 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson, MS

    Following a pandemic-era surge in demand for Black portraiture, recent market shifts have raised important questions about cultural value, representation, and institutional priorities. This roundtable brings together artists and scholars […]

  • Tue 17
    February 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Caton Freedom House

    The Canton Freedom House 838 George Washington Ave, Canton, MS, United States

    Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Canton Freedom House 838 George Washington Ave Canton, MS   11 a.m.   Read More

  • Thu 19
    February 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    A Gathering of Waters: Writers Series & Podcast featuring Dana Williams

    Part of the "A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi's Literary Landscape" Program Writers Series & Podcast featuring Dana Williams Thursday, February 19, 2026 10 […]

  • Wed 25
    February 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “Pioneer Toys, Games, and Music”

    Hatley Elementary School 60286 Hatley RD, Amory, MS

    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 […]

  • Wed 25
    February 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Heritage in Humanities: How Our Students’ Backgrounds Help Us Teach”

    MS Gulf Coast Community College 51 Main St, Perkinston, MS, United States

    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 […]

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