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SUMMARY:Read & Rise
DESCRIPTION:Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading\, culturally relevant books\, including works by Mississippi authors\, parent workshops\, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles\, guided literacy activities\, strategies for supporting reading at home\, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. By engaging families in storytelling and reflection\, Read & Rise promotes both literacy skills and a deeper understanding of human experiences and community values. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/read-rise-4/
LOCATION:Katrina’s Klassroom\, 1952 Simpson Hwy 149\, Mendenhall\, 39114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Katina%E2%80%99s Klassroom":MAILTO:info@katinasklassroom.com
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought\, Fought\, and Taught Their New Nation
DESCRIPTION:Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought\, Fought\, and Taught Their New Nation \n\nMarch 31\, 2026 @ 5:30 PM\nColumbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch\nFree and open to the public. Adults\nDr. Ural will discuss how America’s founding documents inspired Abraham Lincoln’s understanding of freedom\, democracy\, and citizenship during the American Civil War.\nContact: Mona Vance-Ali\, 662-329-5300\nwww.clplsamerica250.com
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-fashioning-a-revolution-how-americans-bought-fought-and-taught-their-new-nation/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles
DESCRIPTION:Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles \n\nApril 7\, 2026 @ 12 PM\nColumbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch\nFree and open to the public. Adults\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Ural\, the Frank and Virginia Williams Chair for Abraham Lincoln & Civil War Studies at Mississippi State University and Co-Director of CWRGM\, will share documents from the collection to help audience members understand how Mississippians remembered and fought over the nation’s founding traditions during the Civil War and Reconstruction.\nContact: Mona Vance-Ali\, 662-329-5300\nwww.clplsamerica250.com
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-civil-war-era-mississippians-debate-americas-founding-principles/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T153000
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SUMMARY:Everlasting Screening - Decatur
DESCRIPTION:Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at East Central Community College thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute\, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life\, courage\, and enduring influence of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers.\nThe screening is free and open to the public and will be followed by a panel discussion on Evers’ legacy.\nTuesday\, April 7\, at 1:30 p.m. – Huff Auditorium\, East Central Community College\, Decatur\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/everlasting-screening/
LOCATION:East Central Community College\, 275 W Broad Street\, Decatur\, MS\, 39327
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260313T200231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T200231Z
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SUMMARY:Words on Water - 1
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading\, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers\, students\, educators\, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale. \nParticipants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself\, connecting story\, history\, and place in a powerful shared experience. \nThis program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center. \nRegistration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, but space is limited\, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates.  \n\nApril 7\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 14\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 21\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 25\, 1–7:30 p.m. – Canoeing the Mississippi River\, concluding with a meal and bonfire at the Quapaw Canoe landing\n\nIf you’re ready to read deeply\, paddle boldly\, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines\,” we encourage you to sign up today. The deadline for entry is March 29. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/words-on-water-1/
LOCATION:Cutrer Mansion\, 109 Clark St\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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CREATED:20260227T182705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182715Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling\, Stewardship\, and the Soul of Place"
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Enos Brown presents “Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling\, Stewardship\, and the Soul of Place” \nIn “Developing Community Spaces\,” Kevin Brown explores how physical spaces—especially neglected lots\, abandoned properties\, and overlooked landmarks—can be transformed into powerful sites of memory\, cultural identity\, and civic healing. By honoring and acknowledging a community’s past\, these forgotten sites can become reflections of historical pain and new hope. \nDrawing from Kevin’s work creating Gertrude’s Garden in the historic Burglund District of McComb\, Mississippi\, this presentation offers insight into revitalizing historical spaces\, engaging the community through oral histories\, art\, and public programs\, and connecting with state-wide resources. “Developing Community Spaces” shares a living model of how the humanities can come alive through the land itself.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-developing-community-spaces-storytelling-stewardship-and-the-soul-of-place-2/
LOCATION:Community of Believers Cultural Fellowship\, 719 3rd St\, McComb\, MS\, 39648\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T230242Z
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SUMMARY:Love Is a Sensation: Jackson Premiere Screening
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9\, 6 PM\n\nIn conjunction with the exhibition L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation\, MMA is proud to host the premiere screening of the documentary Love is a Sensation directed by exhibition co-curator\, producer\, and editor Yaphet L. Smith\, which lovingly documents the life and passions of the self-described “unusual artist\,” L.V. Hull. \nThis screening will be followed by post screening conversation with exhibition guest curators Yaphet Smith. \n\n \nMrs. L.V. Hull Looking at Gift for B.B. King in Her Bedroom. L.V. Hull on her bed in her Kosciusko\, Mississippi\, home in 2003. Photo: Bruce West
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/love-is-a-sensation-jackson-premiere-screening/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260211T195635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T210836Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Colonial Brunch/Tea for All Ages!
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Brunch/Tea for All Ages! \n\nApril 11\, 2026 @ 10 AM-12 PM\nColumbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch\nFree and open to the public. All ages\nAttendees will eat brunch\, drink tea\, and can bring their own teacups to show off while learning about manners and clothing from the 1700s from living history reenactor Jeanette Watts.\nContact: Mona Vance-Ali\, 662-329-5300\nwww.clplsamerica250.com\n\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-colonial-brunch-tea-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260223T222238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T140012Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Flower Fest
DESCRIPTION:  \nTime & Location\n\n\nApr 11\, 2026\, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM \n1007 Joseph St\, 1007 Joseph St\, Ocean Springs\, MS 39564\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout The Event\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, April 11\, from 11AM-3PM for the 4th Annual Flower Fest! A vibrant\, eco-conscious celebration that invites the community to embrace the beauty of the natural world. Flower Fest is a free\, family-friendly event designed to spark discovery\, imagination\, and community connection—all core to WAMA’s mission.  \nInspired by Walter Anderson’s deep connection to the natural world\, Flower Fest offers interactive art and environmental activities that encourage guests to see the world through the eyes of the artist. Every element of the festival is designed with sustainability in mind\, using biodegradable materials to minimize environmental impact.  \n🎨  Hands-on art and nature activities that celebrate the beauty of the Gulf Coast \n 💐 Floral-inspired creations\, including boutique-making with La Terre Farms and flower crowns with Palmette \n 🌿 Seeds and plants from local growers to bring a piece of nature home \n🎶 Live music \n\n\n\nRead More > \n\nRSVP
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-flower-fest/
LOCATION:1007 Joseph St\, Ocean Springs\, 1007 Joseph St\, Ocean Springs\, MS\, 39564\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250 - "Blues IS Black History - Healing the Broken Memory. We are still African." Program at the 23rd Annual Juke Joint Festival
DESCRIPTION:Through a series of presentations\, conversations and oral histories\, we’ll explore the unacknowledged yet enduring presence of African culture in the Mississippi Delta. From the songs of the Mabo’s\, Jeli’s\, Jali’s or griots of west Africa and early Blues recorded by Alan Lomax to contemporary Southern Soul and new explorations of African influence in films like Ryan Coogler’s Sinners\, these conversations trace an epic oral history from before the Middle Passage to today.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-blues-is-black-history-healing-the-broken-memory-we-are-still-african-program-at-the-23rd-annual-juke-joint-festival/
LOCATION:Crossroads Cultural Arts Center\, 332 Delta Ave\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
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CREATED:20260227T183103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161937Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Southern Dish LIVE + Deep South Dining LIVE from The MAX @ Sipp & Savor
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s hit radio show\, Deep South Dining\, and newest original television series\, Southern Dish\, will be broadcasting live from the Sipp and Savor festival at the MAX. They’ll be diving into the powerful food traditions and talented creators that make Mississippi a culinary destination against the backdrop of one of the state’s premier food festivals. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-southern-dish-live-deep-south-dining-live-from-the-max-sipp-savor/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The MAX":MAILTO:info@msarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T202332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211804Z
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SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – Vicksburg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 7 p.m.\, on Saturday\, April 11\, at the Strand Theatre in Vicksburg. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. \nThe program will include a post-screening panel featuring local scholars\, community voices\, individuals from the film\, and\, at most sites\, the filmmakers themselves. For more information\, visit mshumanities.org/program/screenings. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-vicksburg/
LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 717 Clay Street\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39183
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T202513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191842Z
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SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 2 p.m. Sunday\, April 12\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. Following the screening\, a panel conversation will feature director Suzannah Herbert\, producer Dacy McKinnon\, Barney Schoby of the National Park Service\, and Tracy Collins\, known as “Rev” in the film. For more information\, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-jackson/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260323T223026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T223026Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “See the “REAL” Mississippi"
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Tracy Collins presents “See the “REAL” Mississippi” \nThrough vivid storytelling and on-the-ground interpretation\, this program invites audiences to confront the layered history of Natchez – a city long celebrated for its beauty and wealth\, yet rooted in the brutal realities of slavery and economic exploitation. As featured in the documentary Natchez\, the presentation uncovers the contrast between the carefully curated image of “Old South grandeur” and the lived truth of those whose labor and suffering built prosperity. \nDrawing from nearly a decade of research and public engagement\, this presentation explores how power\, greed\, and moral compromise shaped not only antebellum Natchez but the broader American story. Participants will examine how myths of the Confederacy\, racial hierarchy\, and economic ambition were deliberately constructed – and how their legacies persist today in our social and cultural landscapes. \nThis is not a nostalgic tour but an honest reckoning with history: how a city became “the richest place in the world” before the Civil War\, and what that wealth cost in human terms. By tracing these intersecting forces of economy\, religion\, and identity\, “See the ‘REAL’ Mississippi” offers audiences a deeper understanding of how memory\, morality\, and justice continue to shape civic life in Mississippi and beyond.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-see-the-real-mississippi/
LOCATION:Mississippi Cultural Crossroads building\, 507 Market St\, Port Gibson\, MS\, 39150\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260313T200233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T200233Z
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SUMMARY:Words on Water - 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading\, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers\, students\, educators\, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale. \nParticipants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself\, connecting story\, history\, and place in a powerful shared experience. \nThis program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center. \nRegistration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, but space is limited\, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates.  \n\nApril 7\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 14\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 21\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 25\, 1–7:30 p.m. – Canoeing the Mississippi River\, concluding with a meal and bonfire at the Quapaw Canoe landing\n\nIf you’re ready to read deeply\, paddle boldly\, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines\,” we encourage you to sign up today. The deadline for entry is March 29. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/words-on-water-2/
LOCATION:Cutrer Mansion\, 109 Clark St\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211749Z
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SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – Columbus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 14\, in the Fant Memorial Library at the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. \nThe program will include a post-screening panel featuring local scholars\, community voices\, individuals from the film\, and\, at most sites\, the filmmakers themselves. For more information\, visit mshumanities.org/program/screenings. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-columbus/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women – Fant Memorial Library\, 1200 5th Ave S\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260408T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T154443Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Artist Talk with Thad Lee
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Mississippi Museum next Tuesday\, April 14th\, for an artist talk with Thad Lee. \nThad Lee is an award-winning filmmaker\, writer\, and photographer. He studied English and Philosophy at the University of Mississippi and earned an MFA in Screenwriting from the University of New Orleans. \nHis photography explores abstract patterns in nature\, including his Murmurations series and experimental Moon Paintings created with long-exposure light techniques. He received a 2021 Artist Fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission and has exhibited widely. \nHe lives in Oxford\, Mississippi with his wife and son. Thad’s work is on exhibit in Unvanquished Soil: A Year at Greenfield Farm. \nNow on view at the University of Mississippi Museum\, Unvanquished Soil is an official America250 project and was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council\, through support from the State of Mississippi.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/15008/
LOCATION:The University of Mississippi Museum\, 5th St. & University\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260302T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T194950Z
UID:14711-1776189600-1776196800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Everlasting Screening - Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at the University of Mississippi thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute\, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life\, courage\, and enduring influence of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers.\n\nThe screening is free and open to the public and will be followed by a panel discussion on Evers’ legacy.\n\nTuesday\, April 14\, 5:30 p.m. – Overby Auditorium\, The University of Mississippi\, Oxford\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/everlasting-screening-2/
LOCATION:The Grove Stage\, University of Mississippi\, 49 University Ave\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Behind the Big House 2026
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Big House 2026 will take place April 16-18\, 2026 at 184 S. Memphis Street\, Holly Springs\, MS. The property site\, owned by Rosa Foundation\, includes the 1847 living quarters and kitchen built for enslaved Africans and the 1851 family home of Hugh and Elizabeth Craft. The program focuses on the history and culture of enslaved Africans in northern Mississippi with public tours facilitated by experienced historical interpreters. Through narratives that have often been overlooked or suppressed\, our experts will highlight the daily lives and work of enslaved adults and children within the context of the social\, economic\, and cultural context of northern Mississippi in the mid-19th century.\n\nFree Tours with Historical Interpretation:\n\nThu\, April 16\n\n8:45 – 2:45 School Field Trips\n2:45 – 5:00 Everyone is welcome!\n\n\nFri\, April 17\n\n8:45 – 2:45 School Field Trips\n2:45 – 5:00 Everyone is welcome!\n\n\nSat\, April 18\n\n9:00 – 5:00 Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-behind-the-big-house-2026/
LOCATION:Hugh Craft House and Property\, 184 South Memphis Street\, Holly Springs\, MS\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosa Foundation":MAILTO:sallygodard@earthlink.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20251014T171714Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom"
DESCRIPTION:Christian Pinnen presents: “Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom” \nSpain has a short\, but important part in Mississippi’s history. Between 1779 and 1798\, Spanish administrators sought to wrangle profits and people in small outpost\, most prominently Natchez\, along the Mississippi River. Enforcing Spanish laws and customs in a polyglot and largely Anglo-American population proved treacherous and created economic and social dynamics that gave rise to more than one chaotic episode as people tried to gain influence and power along the Mississippi.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-spanish-roots-of-mississippis-cotton-kingdom/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211736Z
UID:14860-1776706200-1776715200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – Holly Springs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 5:30 p.m. Monday\, April 20\, in The Apothecary in Holly Springs. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. \nThe program will include a post-screening panel featuring local scholars\, community voices\, individuals from the film\, and\, at most sites\, the filmmakers themselves. For more information\, visit mshumanities.org/program/screenings. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-holly-springs/
LOCATION:The Apothecary\, 132 East College Avenue\, Holly Springs\, MS\, 38635\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20251014T171330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171330Z
UID:13950-1776772800-1776783600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "The American Revolution in the Gulf South"
DESCRIPTION:Max Grivno presents: “The American Revolution in the Gulf South” \nThe history of the American Revolution along the Gulf South is seldom told. Although most of the Europeans who called the region were sympathetic to the British — or at least hoped to remain neutral — the conflict soon engulfed the territory of what would\, in time\, become Louisiana\, Mississippi and Florida. This presentation examines how the American Revolution transformed the Gulf South. It tells the story of how the Americans\, British and Spanish vied for control of the Mississippi River and Gulf seaports\, and how the Choctaws and Chickasaws struggled to preserve their homelands by courting the rival powers. It describes James Willing’s disastrous raid on Natchez\, the Choctaw occupation of Natchez and the campaign launched by Spanish Bernardo de Galvez\, who conquered Natchez and Pensacola and drove the British from the region. The lecture also discusses the consequences of the Revolution for the people of the Gulf Coast In the aftermath of the war\, the Spanish and the Americans vied to control Natchez and the territory around present-day Vicksburg\, while native confederacies like the Choctaw and Chickasaw grappled with the rising power of the United States.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-american-revolution-in-the-gulf-south-2/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260313T200237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T200237Z
UID:14758-1776790800-1776798000@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Words on Water - 3
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading\, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers\, students\, educators\, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale. \nParticipants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself\, connecting story\, history\, and place in a powerful shared experience. \nThis program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center. \nRegistration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, but space is limited\, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates.  \n\nApril 7\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 14\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 21\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 25\, 1–7:30 p.m. – Canoeing the Mississippi River\, concluding with a meal and bonfire at the Quapaw Canoe landing\n\nIf you’re ready to read deeply\, paddle boldly\, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines\,” we encourage you to sign up today. The deadline for entry is March 29. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/words-on-water-3/
LOCATION:Cutrer Mansion\, 109 Clark St\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260313T200239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T200239Z
UID:14759-1777122000-1777145400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Words on Water - 4
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading\, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers\, students\, educators\, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale. \nParticipants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself\, connecting story\, history\, and place in a powerful shared experience. \nThis program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center. \nRegistration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta\, but space is limited\, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates.  \n\nApril 7\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 14\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 21\, 5–7 p.m. – Cutrer Mansion\nApril 25\, 1–7:30 p.m. – Canoeing the Mississippi River\, concluding with a meal and bonfire at the Quapaw Canoe landing\n\nIf you’re ready to read deeply\, paddle boldly\, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines\,” we encourage you to sign up today. The deadline for entry is March 29. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/words-on-water-4/
LOCATION:Cutrer Mansion\, 109 Clark St\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260224T191933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T191958Z
UID:14678-1778176800-1778187600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival Bluegrass Night
DESCRIPTION:America’s longest-running music festival kicks off with a free performance curated by the Bluegrass Standard\, featuring bluegrass legends The Grascals\, Southern Legacy\, and Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki. \nTo learn more about the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival\, or to purchase tickets for Lach Thorton\, Maggie Antone\, Brent Cobb\, Jamestown Revival\, or Marcus King Band\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-jimmie-rodgers-music-festival-bluegrass-night/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The MAX":MAILTO:info@msarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260114T161616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170117Z
UID:14300-1778889600-1782604799@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Utica 
DESCRIPTION:Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Utica\n \nJoin MHC in Utica for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi! \nMay 16-June 27\, 2026\nUtica Institute Museum at Hinds Community College Utica Campus \n601-885-7110 | uticainstitute.org\nExhibit hours: \nAcross 2026-2027\, the Mississippi Humanities Council presents Spark! Places of Innovation\, a Smithsonian traveling exhibit touring Utica\, Meridian\, Greenville\, Oxford\, Hattiesburg\, and Gulfport. Special thanks to our statewide sponsor\, Cadence Bank\, for making this possible! \nABOUT SPARK!:\nThe story of human history is written in inventions and innovations. Across our nation. And right here in Mississippi. Join us in 2026-2027 to catch a new Smithsonian traveling exhibit touring the state…and spark some new ideas of your own. \nSpark! uses photographs\, digital stories\, objects\, and interactive elements to explore the places\, people\, and circumstances that ignite innovation and invention in rural communities across our nation. The exhibit also offers a springboard for diverse local programming\, spotlighting the stories\, ideas\, and innovations of Mississippians — and a call to contribute to the future of the towns we call home.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-exhibit-in-utica/
LOCATION:Utica Institute Museum\, 34175 MS-18\,\, Utica\, MS\, 39175\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Utica Institute Museum":MAILTO:info@uticainstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260302T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153148Z
UID:14713-1778952600-1778959800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Everlasting Screening - Vicksburg
DESCRIPTION:Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at the Strand Theatre thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute\, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life\, courage\, and enduring influence of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers.\n\nThe screening is free and open to the public and will be followed by a panel discussion on Evers’ legacy.\n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 5:30 p.m. – The Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/everlasting-screening-3/
LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 717 Clay Street\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39183
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260205T222627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T150620Z
UID:14531-1779363000-1779370200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Natchez in the Early American Economy"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Susan Gaunt Stearns presents “Natchez in the Early American Economy” \nDr. Susan Gaunt Stearns is an associate professor of history at the University of Mississippi. She currently teaches courses on US history\, the history of the colonial and Revolutionary era America\, the history of Mississippi\, as well as graduate courses on historical methods and teaching history. Her research focuses on western expansion and its relationship to the creation of the United States and the development of the American and global economies. Her book\, Empire of Commerce: The Closing of the Mississippi and the Opening of Atlantic Trade\, received Southern Methodist University’s Center for Presidential History’s book prize for 2024. She is currently working on a book examining the history of Memphis from pre-history to the American Revolution.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-natchez-in-the-early-american-economy/
LOCATION:Winston County Library\, 301 W Park St\, Louisville\, MS\, 39339\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Winston County Library":MAILTO:winston@mmrls.lib.ms.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211722Z
UID:14861-1779991200-1779998400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – McComb
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 6 p.m. Thursday\, May 28\, in the Palace Theater in McComb. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. \nThe program will include a post-screening panel featuring local scholars\, community voices\, individuals from the film\, and\, at most sites\, the filmmakers themselves. For more information\, visit mshumanities.org/program/screenings. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-mccomb/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, 111 Main St\, McComb\, MS\, 39648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145942
CREATED:20260325T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211707Z
UID:14862-1780077600-1780084800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Natchez Screening – Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Natchez at 2 p.m. Friday\, May 29\, at the Delta Arts Alliance in Cleveland. This 86-minute documentary journeys through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history. \nThe program will include a post-screening panel featuring local scholars\, community voices\, individuals from the film\, and\, at most sites\, the filmmakers themselves. For more information\, visit mshumanities.org/program/screenings. \nOther MHC-sponsored screenings of Natchez include: \n\nApril 11\, 7 p.m. at the Strand Theatre\, Vicksburg\nApril 12\, 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums\, Jackson\nApril 14\, 5:30 p.m. at the MUW Fant Library\, Columbus\nApril 20\, 5:30 p.m. at The Apothecary\, Holly Springs\nMay 28\, 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater\, McComb\nMay 29\, 6 p.m. at the Delta Arts Alliance\, Cleveland
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-screening-cleveland/
LOCATION:Delta Arts Alliance\, 104 S. Court Street\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38732
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