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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  • February 2026

  • 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 @ 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 […]

  • Fri 27
    February 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Meridian Civil Rights Movement

    Fielder & Brooks Drug Store 2505 Fifth Street, Meridian, MS, United States

    Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Meridian Civil Rights Movement 2505 5th Street Meridian, MS   11 a.m.   Read More

  • Fri 27
    February 27 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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

    Canopy Children's Solutions 1465 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, United States

    Jerry Jenkins presents "A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music" on February 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. This presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1
    March 1

    Witness: The Freedom Memory Project Deadline

    Deadline for Witness: The Freedom Memory Project 2026 applications. How to Apply First, contact MHC Director of Strategic Initiatives John Spann (jspann@mhc.state.ms.us) to discuss your community’s idea. Then, fill out […]

  • Sun 1
    March 1

    America250 Mississippi Program Grant Deadline

    Virtual

    As Mississippi prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the America250 Mississippi Grants Program invites communities across the state to take part in this historic […]

  • Mon 2
    March 2 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    HTA Lecture: “Retrieving Virtue: Moral Character Development as an Act of Worship”

    Evan Lenow will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi College titled “Retrieving Virtue: Moral Character Development as an Act of Worship.” Socrates famously stated, "The unexamined life is […]

  • Tue 3
    March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    HTA Lecture: “A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Programs in Southern Mississippi”

    Southwest Mississippi Community College 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS

    Joe B. Raymond III will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Southwest Mississippi Community College titled "A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Programs in Southern Mississippi." The lecture […]

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