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  • Speakers Bureau: “Shalom Y’all: The History of Jews in Mississippi”

    Anguilla Methodist Church 631 Front St, Anguilla, MS, United States

    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

    Columbus Arts Council Columbus , MS

    “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.

  • Water Valley Literary Festival

    Bozarts Gallery 403 N Main St, Water Valley, MS, United States

    Save the date for our first annual Water Valley Literary festival, held at Bozarts Gallery.

  • Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Howze Sisters

    The Howze Sisters' Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker 182 E. Eucutta St., Shubuta, MS, United States

    Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Howze Sisters 182 E. Eucutta St., Shubuta, MS 11 a.m.   Read More

  • America250 Mississippi Grants Workshop

    Join the MHC program staff on Tuesday, October 7, 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-1677292419779

  • Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change

    Woodworth Chapel @ Tougaloo College 500 County Line Rd., Jackson, MS

    “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.

  • Sunday Screening: The American Revolution

    TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS 222 NORTH STREET , JACKSON, MS, United States

    Are you a History Channel regular? Join us for a preview of the six-part series “The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Following the screening, Chris Pigott will share his experience working alongside Ken Burns and other filmmakers […]

  • FREE Screening of “Sinners”

    The MAX 2118 Front St, Meridian, MS, United States

    Everyone’s talking about the hit film Sinners. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s your chance. Set in Mississippi, sharing Mississippi stories and showcasing Mississippi talent, Sinners is the 2025 hit thriller that follows twin brothers in Clarksdale who’ve returned home to open a juke joint. The movie intertwines historical drama, social commentary, and horror with a […]

  • Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival

    Coahoma Community College 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, MS, United States

    A celebration of everything Tennessee Williams. As a child growing up in Clarksdale the seeds were planted that grew into people and places in his writing. From porch plays to scholarly discussions there is something for every Tennessee Williams fan. Learn More

  • Let’s Talk About “Sinners!”

    The MAX 2118 Front St, Meridian, MS, United States

    Everyone who has seen the 2025 hit film Sinners wants to discuss it. Here’s your chance. Set in Mississippi, sharing Mississippi stories and showcasing Mississippi talent, Sinners follows twin brothers in Clarksdale who’ve returned home to open a juke joint. The movie intertwines historical drama, social commentary, and horror with a Mississippi soundtrack that can’t be beat. Following a free […]

  • Mississippi Humanities Council Board Meeting

    Mississippi Library Commission 3881 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS, United States

    The Mississippi Humanities Council will hold its regular board meeting at the Mississippi Library Commission tomorrow, Friday, October 17, at 11 a.m.