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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  • 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 […]

  • Thu 19
    February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    America250 Mississippi – The Emmett Till Generation: Youth Activism, Radical Protest, and Social Change in Jim Crow Mississippi

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

    "The Emmett Till Generation: Youth Activism, Radical Protest, and Social Change in Jim Crow Mississippi” presented by Dr. Daphne Chamberlain February 19, 2026 @ 12 PM Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System […]

  • Sun 22
    February 22 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music”

    Frazier Educational & Cultural Center 1445 George F West Sr Blvd, Natchez, MS, United States

    Jerry Jenkins presents “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music" This presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 - February 28

    America250 Mississippi – Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration

    Natchez Convention Center 211 Main Street, Natchez, MS

    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 […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers”

    Walthall County Library 707 Union RD, Tylertown, MS

    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 […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 @ 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 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. A living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Speakers Bureau: “Mississippi Telling”

    North Mississippi Exchange Family Center 106 Skyline Dr, Oxford, MS, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make America Read Again?”

    University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg , MS - Mississippi

    Timothy Gutmann will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for the University of Southern Mississippi titled “Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make America Read Again?” “Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make […]

  • Thu 26
    February 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Who are You?” What your fingerprints say about you and your Personality”

    Blue Mountain Christian University 201 W Main St, Blue Mountain, MS

    Mr. John Mayer will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Blue Mountain Christian University titled "Who are You?" What your fingerprints say about you and your Personality." The […]

  • Fri 27
    February 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

    HTA Lecture: “Roles, Obedience, and Authority: An Examination of the Stanford Prison Experiment”

    Meridian Community College 910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS

    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 […]

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