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  • November 2017

  • Thu 16
    November 16, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    A Legacy Retrospective of Jay D. Johnson: Rays of Hope in Mississippi Exhibit

    Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center 528 Bloom St., Jackson, MS

    Opening of a photo exhibit showcasing the state’s history and diversity, culled from the collection of local photographers Jay D. Johnson and his father, James R. Johnson. Images will include local […]

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  • December 2017

  • Sat 2
    December 2, 2017

    Christmas Open House Parade Viewing @ the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse!

    Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum 203 E Quitman St, LUKA, MS, United States

     Watch the Christmas parade from inside the historic courtroom at the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse! Date: Friday, December 2, 2017. Cost: free; however donations to the museum are always encouraged.

    No Cost
  • Sat 2
    December 2, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Kneel-Ins: The Voices, the Vision Forward– “Church Kneel-Ins: What Happened and What It Meant”

    From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward […]

  • Sun 3
    December 3, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Kneel-Ins: The Voices, the Vision Forward: “How Do We ‘Kneel-In’ and Witness in Jackson Today?”

    Old Capitol Museum 100 South State Street, Jackson , MS

    From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward […]

  • Mon 4
    December 4, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    The Kneel-Ins: The Voices, the Vision Forward– “Tour of Smith Robertson Museum”

    Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center 528 Bloom St., Jackson, MS

    From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward […]

  • Mon 4
    December 4, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The Kneel-Ins: The Voices, the Vision Forward– “Community Commemoration Service”

    From Saturday, December 2, through Monday, December 4, the Jackson Interfaith Civil Rights Committee is hosting a series of free events entitled The Kneel-Ins: The Voices and the Vision Forward […]

  • Tue 5
    December 5, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    “Tupelo Spirit” Preview

    Preview of the "Tupelo Spirit" video at the Tupelo City Council Meeting. The video will be featured in the Tupelo Visitors Center opening in February 2018 and will be shown […]

  • Thu 7
    December 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    How Mississippi Changed America: Conversations About the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi and the Nation

    Old Capitol Museum 100 South State Street, Jackson , MS

    Panel discussion ahead of the opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, exploring the impact of civil rights activities in Mississippi on the movement […]

    No Cost
  • Sat 9
    December 9, 2017

    Mississippi Bicentennial Concert Celebration–Central

    Jackson Convention Complex 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, Mississippi, United States

    This is a concert to celebrate 200 years of Mississippi statehood is taking place this weekend. It is one of several bicentennial events that are part of a regional celebration […]

    No Cost
  • Sat 9
    December 9, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    The Last Modern Shipyard: Ingalls West Bank

    With a rich history as the economic engine for the State of MS, the City of Pascagoula has long been known for its industries including the State's largest employer, Huntington […]

    No Cost
  • Sat 9
    December 9, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    2 Mississippi Museums Grand Opening Celebration

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

    Join us as Mississippi makes history! The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the adjacent Museum of Mississippi History will open on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. This free celebration is […]

  • Sat 9
    December 9, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Exhibit: 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in Mississippi

    On Saturday, December 9, downtown Jackson will be the scene of the Mississippi Mile Bicentennial Celebration. As part of the celebration, the Mississippi Heritage Trust will be hosting an exhibit […]

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