• America250 Mississippi – Greenwood Cemetery Showcase

    Belhaven University - McCravey-Triplett Student Center 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS, United States

    Join us for a preview of the videos Belhaven University students have worked on, showcasing the following, buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Jones S. Hamilton: Railroad pioneer and the story of […]

  • Words on Water – 4

    Cutrer Mansion 109 Clark St, Clarksdale, MS, United States

    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 […]

  • Fordice History Project: Journalist Roundtable

    St. Andrew's Episcopal School - Ridgeland 370 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS, United States

    Join the Fordice History Program for a panel discussion covering Governor Fordice’s 1991 election on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. This free event is […]

  • America250 Mississippi – Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival Bluegrass Night

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

    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. To learn more about the Jimmie Rodgers […]

  • America250 Mississippi – Liberty & Legacy: Byhalia 250 – Session 1

    Ruth B. French Library 161 Highway 309 South, Byhalia, MS, United States

    Here's the schedule for submitting materials and writing letters: Session 1: Wednesday, 13 May, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library Session 2: Thursday, 21 May, 5:30-7PM at Byhalia MS Town […]

  • Mississippi Freedom Trail – Benjamin Brown

    Jackson State University 1400 J.R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS

    The Mississippi Humanities Council and Visit Mississippi will unveil a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring Benjamin Brown on Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. as part of the 56th annual […]