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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Jenkins presents “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music” \nThis presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande\, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music of the Djeli (oral librarian/mandenka hereditary professional musicians). The establishment of the Mali Empire can be recalled and retold in the musical piece of the legendary Densoba (great warrior) Sunjata. This discussion explores the function of the Mande music and musical instruments\, Mande class system\, songs\, ceremonies and stories. The discussion also examines the influence of West Africa on American culture and why the djembe was outlawed during slavery. Participants will learn about the djembe\, its introduction by drummers like Babatunde Olatunji in 1950 and Ladji Camara from Guinea\, and how it spread throughout America.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-a-look-at-mande-west-african-culture-through-traditional-music-9/
LOCATION:Natchez Museum of African American History & Culture\, 301 Main St\, Natchez\, MS\, 39120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Lucedale’s 125th Birthday & America’s 250th!
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Lucedale’s 125th Birthday & America’s 250th!  Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Lucedale\, MS\nJoin us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as we honor 125 years of the City of Lucedale and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a full afternoon of history\, community\, and family fun!\n Pilgrimage & Living History Experience (2–5 PM)Step back in time and explore 9 historic sites across Lucedale:\nGeorge County MuseumScratching Post on Main StreetGeorge County CourthouseWar Memorial (City Park)Lucedale City HallOld Jail (City Park)George County TimesCounty Line School (City Park)Oak Grove School / Lily Grove Church & School\nPick up your FREE Pilgrimage Passport\, visit each location\, learn local history\, and collect stickers along the way. Complete your passport to receive a commemorative prize!\nYou’ll enjoy live historical storytelling and presentations at each stop. The city bus will be available to shuttle attendees from the park and downtown to the Oak Grove School and Lily Grove Church.\n Family Day in the Park (2–5 PM | City Park)Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun!\n Live music & performances Awards for MS250 & Lucedale 125 student contests Patriotic “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest Free activities for all ages\n Oral History Documentary PremiereExperience Lucedale’s story through the voices of its people.\n Indoor Screenings (2–5 PM): George County Museum & City Hall\n Outdoor Premiere (8:00 PM): Stage next to Domino’s\nFeaturing 30+ local voices and narrated by historian Nancy-Jo Maples\, this documentary captures the history\, growth\, and spirit of Lucedale and George County. This video is sponsored by Century Bank.\nThis official America250 project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council\, through support from the State of Mississippi
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-lucedales-125th-birthday-americas-250th/
LOCATION:Lucedale City Park\, 5126 Main St\, Lucedale\, MS\, 39452\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Lucedale":MAILTO:info@cityoflucedale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260428T160653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T161326Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - All Aboard America: Then\, Now\, Next in Amory
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to take part in a historic celebration on Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Amory Regional Museum as Amory kicks off three major milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States\, the 100th anniversary of the Frisco 1529 steam locomotive\, and the 50th anniversary of the Amory Regional Museum. \nThis special event will feature a Living Wax Museum presented by local students portraying figures who helped shape Amory’s railroad heritage and civic history. The evening will also include a student art show\, essay contest recognition\, and a patriotic concert celebrating American music and tradition. \nCommunity members of all ages are invited to participate in the art and essay contests. Selected artwork and essays will be preserved inside Amory’s official 100-Year Time Capsule\, which will be sealed during the July 4\, 2026\, celebration. \nThis initiative is made possible in part through support from the Mississippi250 Grant Program\, which encourages communities across the state to explore and celebrate Mississippi’s role in the American story. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Those interested in submitting artwork or essays can scan the QR code on promotional materials to learn how to participate. \nJoin us as we honor our past\, celebrate our present\, and inspire the future of Amory.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-all-aboard-america-then-now-next-in-amory/
LOCATION:Amory Regional Museum\, 801 3rd St S\, Amory\, MS\, 38821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260430T185153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T190845Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - America250 Lunch Lecture Series - Quilting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our education team throughout the year for our America 250 Quilting Circle. We welcome all ages and skill levels to help make this quilt one for the collection. We will be hosting the Quilting Circle the second Wednesday of every month from 11 AM – 1 PM in the Learning Center.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-america250-lunch-lecture-series-quilting-circle/
LOCATION:Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum\, 1150 Lakeland Drive\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum":MAILTO:msagmuseum@mdac.ms.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260519T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173059Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Liberty & Legacy: Byhalia 250 - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule for submitting materials and writing letters:\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, 13 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\nSession 2: Thursday\, 21 May\, 5:30-7PM at Byhalia MS Town Hall\nSession 3: Wednesday\, 27 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\n\n\nWhat will you leave behind?\n\n\nGrant information: “This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council\, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this material does not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-liberty-legacy-byhalia-250-session-1/
LOCATION:Ruth B. French Library\, 161 Highway 309 South\, Byhalia\, MS\, 38611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260511T195112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T195112Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail - Benjamin Brown
DESCRIPTION: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 Gibbs-Green Commemoration on the Gibbs-Green Plaza at Jackson State University.\n\n\nThis marker honors Benjamin Brown\, a former civil rights organizer\, who was watching a student protest from the sidelines when he was hit by stray gunshots from police who fired into the crowd.\n\n\nThis unveiling is part of the 56th annual Gibbs-Green Commemoration and is made possible through a partnership with Visit Mississippi\, the Mississippi Humanities Council\, and Jackson State University. Community members and media are encouraged to attend.\n\n\nFor more information about the Mississippi Freedom Trail and to explore tourism offerings in Mississippi\, visit visitmississippi.org.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-benjamin-brown/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Mississippi":MAILTO:tinquiry@mississippi.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260605T153809Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Story to Stage: America250
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER EXHIBIT\nOpen May 15 – August 15 \nStory to Stage is open this summer at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian! Designed to inspire young learners through storytelling\, history\, and interactive exploration\, the exhibit celebrates America’s 250th birthday while engaging children and families in meaningful\, hands-on learning experiences. Discover the American themes of bravery\, freedom\, home\, citizenship\, and generosity and perform American stories in new ways on stage! \nThe museum will be closed on May 25. \n\nFree for Members | $10/Person for Non-Members\nTickets Available Online or At the Door\nAccess to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-story-to-stage-america250/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian":MAILTO:meridian@mcm.ms
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260114T161616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T170117Z
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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:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260302T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153148Z
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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:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260518T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T180144Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Community Meeting - Jackson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-community-meeting-jackson/
LOCATION:Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center\, 528 Bloom St.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
ORGANIZER;CN="LeFleur's Bluff MS Chapter of The Links%2C Incorporated":MAILTO:lefleursbluffchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260518T175012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T180104Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Community Meeting - Drew
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-community-meeting-drew/
LOCATION:167 N Main St\, Drew\, 167 N Main St\, Drew\, MS\, 38737\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="We2Gether Create Change":MAILTO:info@we2gether.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260205T222627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T150620Z
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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:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260518T175325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T175325Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Community Meeting - Moss Point
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-community-meeting-moss-point/
LOCATION:Ina Thompson Moss Point Library\, 4119 Bellview Ave.\, Moss Point\, MS\, 39562\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260519T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173548Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Liberty & Legacy: Byhalia 250 - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule for submitting materials and writing letters:\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, 13 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\nSession 2: Thursday\, 21 May\, 5:30-7PM at Byhalia MS Town Hall\nSession 3: Wednesday\, 27 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\n\n\nWhat will you leave behind?\n\n\nGrant information: “This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council\, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this material does not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-liberty-legacy-byhalia-250-session-2/
LOCATION:Byhalia Town Hall\, 225 MS-309\, Byhalia\, MS\, 38611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260430T201932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201932Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Spark! at Utica Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Spark! is a Smithsonian exhibit focusing on innovations in rural communities. In our grand opening celebration\, you’ll hear from Utica Mayor Calvin Williams\, along with the co-founders of the Utica-based Mississippi Center for Cultural Production\, Carlton and Brandi Turner. Carlton and Brandi will discuss their work in the town and the ways in which the arts and humanities inform life in a small town. After the talk\, tour the Spark exhibit! All events will take place in the Bobby G. Cooper Fine Arts Center on the Hinds Community College-Utica campus.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-spark-at-utica-opening-celebration/
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:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260518T175950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T175950Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Community Meeting - McComb
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-community-meeting-mccomb/
LOCATION:McComb Public Library\, 1022 Virginia Avenue\, McComb\, MS\, 39648\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Black History Gallery":MAILTO:bhgpike@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260511T195233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200116Z
UID:15174-1779703200-1779728400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - A Memorial Day Commemoration in Recognition of America's 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-a-memorial-day-commemoration-in-recognition-of-americas-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:1 John M.B. Church\, I John M.B. Church\, Doddsville\, MS\, 38736\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260507T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T215518Z
UID:15150-1779706800-1779714000@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Mantee History & Heritage Museum Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Mantee History & Heritage Museum grand opening! Monday\, May 25 at 11:00 AM at the Mantee Depot (67 First Street). The updates to the museum are thanks to donations of military veterans memorabilia from community members and an America250 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-mantee-history-heritage-museum-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Mantee Depot\, 67 First Street\, Mantee\, MS\, 39751\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Mantee":MAILTO:Townofmantee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260519T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173141Z
UID:15233-1779894000-1779899400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Liberty & Legacy: Byhalia 250 - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule for submitting materials and writing letters:\n\n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, 13 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\nSession 2: Thursday\, 21 May\, 5:30-7PM at Byhalia MS Town Hall\nSession 3: Wednesday\, 27 May\, 3-4:30PM at Ruth B. French Library\n\n\nWhat will you leave behind?\n\n\nGrant information: “This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council\, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this material does not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-liberty-legacy-byhalia-250-session-3/
LOCATION:Ruth B. French Library\, 161 Highway 309 South\, Byhalia\, MS\, 38611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260325T203928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211722Z
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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:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260325T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211707Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260508T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155636Z
UID:15161-1780423200-1780430400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers"
DESCRIPTION:William “Brother” Rogers presents “Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers.” \nFrom traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail\, Freedom Trail\, Country Music Trail\, and Mississippi Mound Trail\, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the state.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-learning-mississippi-history-through-historical-markers-3/
LOCATION:Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center\, 200 North Huntington\, Kosciusko\, MS\, 39090\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260518T173635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T173703Z
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SUMMARY:Clarksdale Culture Capital: The Return
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 5\, 2026 \nFriday belongs to the story with the Aint Film Festival. Before the music\, before the feast\, before the river – we start where it all begins: the screen. Tonight is about seeing ourselves told by ourselves\, in a place that has been the source of so much of the world’s culture. Welcome to Clarksdale. Welcome home. \nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 \nSaturday is the heartbeat of The Return. Every street is a stage. Every conversation is building something. From a morning sound bathe on the river to live podcasts\, barbershop talks\, artist demos\, a curated dinner\, and a late-night DJ set — this is what it looks like when a community celebrates itself. \nSunday\, June 7\, 2026 \nThe Sunflower River runs through this town. Sam Cooke was born on its banks. Come to the water. Arrive with intention. A change is gonna come. \nA sound bathe opens the morning. Choir rises. Elders and the Clarksdale community speak. Then we take to the water — together in canoes and kayaks. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/clarksdale-culture-capital-the-return/
LOCATION:164 Delta Avenue\, Clarksdale\, MS 38614\, 164 Delta Avenue\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Griot Arts":MAILTO:griotarts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260507T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T164121Z
UID:15147-1780736400-1780743600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Music of the War Between the States\, 1861 to 1865"
DESCRIPTION:William Arinder presents “Music of the War Between the States\, 1861 to 1865.” \nMusic of this period played on the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer\, banjo-mier and wooden spoons. Period clothing worn. Audience may help play the spoons.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-music-of-the-war-between-the-states-1861-to-1865-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center\, 607 Grisham St\, Baldwyn\, MS\, 38824-8541\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Final Stands Interpretive Center":MAILTO:msfinalstands@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260526T143446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143446Z
UID:15191-1780740000-1780768800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - America 250: Celebrate in Stone
DESCRIPTION:The Stone County Friends of the Libraries will commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday with “America 250: Celebrate in Stone” on Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in Blaylock Park in Wiggins.Because the event falls on the anniversary ofthe Normandy landings\, the day will also include a brief D-Day remembrance ceremony with historical readings\, a moment of silence and recognition of local veterans.The event will also feature educational programming like historic readings\, a 1976 pop-up display\, student art and essay contests\, a community story booth\, a community celebration to open a 1976 time capsule\, and more family-friendly activities!The program will honor service and sacrifice while celebrating 250 years of American history and the community’s shared story.This event has been made possible by Friends of the Stone County Libraries\, the City of Wiggins\, Stone County\, the Mississippi Humanities Council\, the Golden Gals\, and the Pine Forest Regional Library System.**Stay late and join the Pine Hill Social after the time capsule is opened** \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-america-250-celebrate-in-stone/
LOCATION:Blaylock Park\, 100 3rd St S\,\, Wiggins\, MS\, 39577\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260206T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201715Z
UID:14548-1780855200-1780862400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi – Mississippi250
DESCRIPTION:The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council will expand its annual June Summer Sunset Concert Series with a special July 4th celebration in Oxford in 2026. The project blends live concerts highlighting Mississippi’s musical traditions with historian-curated readings and writing prompts on democracy\, plus short documentary films exploring how Mississippi’s culture shapes the arts. Designed as a free\, multimedia program\, it aims to celebrate the state’s musical and democratic heritage\, foster community reflection\, and engage diverse audiences across generations. \nThe series will highlight a different element of Mississippi’s musical legacy each week—blues\, gospel\, country\, rock and roll\, and other traditions—while pairing each concert with a community writing prompt curated from historical writings on democracy. A historian will be engaged to compile a list of significant texts and excerpts related to democracy in America\, with particular emphasis on Mississippi’s history and culture. This curated collection will then be adapted into age-appropriate reading lists and reflection questions\, ensuring accessibility for both students and adults. \nDates: \n\nSunday\, June 7\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-mississippi250/
LOCATION:The Grove Stage\, University of Mississippi\, 49 University Ave\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Yoknapatawpha Arts Council":MAILTO:yacdirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260604T164512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165318Z
UID:15265-1781010000-1781017200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening and Discussion | Love is a Sensation
DESCRIPTION:The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is pleased to host a special screening of ‘Love Is a Sensation’\, a documentary created in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The film lovingly documents the life\, creativity\, and passions of the self-described “unusual artist\,” L.V. Hull\, whose remarkable artistic legacy continues to inspire audiences across the region and beyond. \nFollowing the screening\, guests are invited to stay for a discussion featuring filmmaker Yaphet Smith.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/film-screening-and-discussion-love-is-a-sensation/
LOCATION:Lauren Rogers Museum of Art\, 565 N. Fifth Avenue\, Laurel\, MS\, 39440
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260604T172024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T210744Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of BEYOND
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Film Society\, in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council\, is pleased to invite you to a special free screening of BEYOND on Tuesday\, June 9th\, at 7 pm\, at the Capri Theatre in Fondren. Before the screening\, Big House Books will set up in the lobby to give out swag and accept donations. Please come out to support this important film and Big House Books!\n\n\nCheck out the trailer.\n\n\nTickets are limited\, so reserve yours today!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/15264/
LOCATION:Capri Theatre\, 3023 N State St\,\, Jackson\, 39216\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Big House Books":MAILTO:info@bighousebooksms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260227T175633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181231Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “The Marquis de Lafayette Visits Mississippi"
DESCRIPTION:William “Brother” Rogers presents “The Marquis de Lafayette Visits Mississippi” \nIn 1825\, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Natchez on his farewell tour of America. Learn more about who he was and why this historic event was significant.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-marquis-de-lafayette-visits-mississippi-2/
LOCATION:Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library\, 900 Goodyear Blvd\, Picayune\, 39466\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T065931
CREATED:20260429T190256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190256Z
UID:15083-1781352000-1781359200@www.mshumanities.org
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-spanish-dons-in-colonial-mississippi-the-spanish-roots-of-mississippis-cotton-kingdom-2/
LOCATION:Carriage House\, 401 High St\, Natchez\, MS\, 39120\, United States
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