Rebecca Jernigan 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 authors: Welty, Wright, Faulkner, […]
The Possumtown Book Fest brings literary and humanities programming to the communities of Northeast Mississippi. Last year, nearly 1,000 people attended the inaugural festival, which featured 25 nationally published authors from across the South and 25 independent authors from the local area. All panels and activities are free and open to the public, and we […]
Join us for a screening of The Last American House Party at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 24, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. This sixty-minute film follows the Neshoba County Fair, an eight-day, 100-year-old tradition where families and communities come together for food and entertainment. Following the screening, a panel discussion […]
Join the MHC program staff on Tuesday, September 2, from 2-3 p.m. for a Zoom webinar exploring America250 Mississippi grant opportunities. The webinar is free and open to all. Registration required. After the webinar, participants may request a one-on-one consultation regarding programs or events they are planning. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america250-mississippi-grants-workshop-tickets-1612716922729?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Fulton Chapel Protest was one of the most significant student-led demonstrations in our state's history. In February 1970, Black students organized a protest demanding fair treatment, more representation, and institutional change. Eighty-nine students were arrested, but their courage sparked lasting progress at the university, pushing the school toward greater inclusion and accountability. About the […]
Join us for a screening of a series of short films, focused on racial violence and lynching, Bootjack and Red, My Father’s Name, and Sites of Memory at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 7, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. The films are collectively 60 minutes and will be followed by a panel conversation featuring filmmakers Talamieka Brice (Bootjack and […]
Dr. Clinton Battle was a physician and civil rights leader in Indianola whose activism brought critical change to the Mississippi Delta. As president of the local NAACP chapter in the 1950s, Dr. Battle led voter registration drives, offering a beacon of hope and leadership in the Delta during a time of brutal repression. He also […]
Each year, the Mississippi Book Festival unites readers and authors in an exhilarating celebration of books. MHC is proud to be a sponsor of the festival since it began. We will sponsor several panels, including a highlight of our prison education program. The Capitol’s stately rooms and nearby Galloway Church turn into venues for distinguished […]
Anne Moody was a leading voice of the Civil Rights Movement through both her activist and her groundbreaking memoir Coming of Age in Mississippi. As a student at Tougaloo College, Moody participated in sit-ins, voter registration drives, and other efforts to dismantle segregation across the state. Her vivid account of growing up in the Jim […]
Dr. Stuart Rockoff presents: "Shalom Y'all: The History of Jews in Mississippi" In the early 19th century, Jewish immigrants from Europe began to arrive in the Magnolia State, settling initially in towns along the Mississippi River. Concentrating in retail trade, these Jews became visible symbols of economic modernity and market capitalism in Mississippi. Throughout much […]
“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” is an exhibit by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in support of the Community Read. This event is also supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
Save the date for our first annual Water Valley Literary festival, held at Bozarts Gallery.
