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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:20260606T070159
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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:20260606T070159
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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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260507T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T215518Z
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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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260519T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173141Z
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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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260508T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155636Z
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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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260507T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T164121Z
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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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260526T143446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143446Z
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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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260206T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201715Z
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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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260604T164512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T165318Z
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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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
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:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260429T190256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190256Z
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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260323T233946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234005Z
UID:14831-1781370000-1781377200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Everlasting Screening – Meridian
DESCRIPTION:Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at The MAX – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience 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.\nSaturday\, June 13\, 5 p.m. – The MAX – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/everlasting-screening-4/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260206T201133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T221236Z
UID:14555-1781460000-1781467200@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-mississippi250-2/
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:20260616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260501T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T164627Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Utica Normal & Industrial Institute: The Legacy of William H. Holtzclaw”
DESCRIPTION:Jean Greene presents “Utica Normal & Industrial Institute: The Legacy of William H. Holtzclaw” \nBooker Taliaferro Washington was an educator\, reformer\, and one of the most influential African American intellectuals of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and was responsible for its development. Washington’s influence over Southern Black Education was extensive. He cultivated the spread of vocational schools for African American students throughout the South. Several of the schools established using his Tuskegee model still exist today. His vision of education for young Black men and women is very much in evidence in Mississippi. One of his chief lieutenants\, Charles Banks\, and the jewel in the crown of the Tuskegee Machine\, Utica Normal Institute\, were located in Mississippi. William Henry Holtzclaw\, the son of former slaves and mentee of Washington\, founded the Utica Normal & Industrial as a ‘Little Tuskegee’ in Utica in 1903. Now known as Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus\, the campus retains its HBCU status and traditions. This presentation discusses Booker T. Washington and his influence on Southern Black Education. It evaluates the ‘Little Tuskegee’ concept and gives an overview of the Utica Institute from its founding in the Jim Crow-era South through the Civil Rights years and beyond.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-utica-normal-industrial-institute-the-legacy-of-william-h-holtzclaw/
LOCATION:Country Woods Baptist Church\, 6737 S Siwell Rd\, Byram\, MS\, 39272\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Byram Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@byramchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260508T140810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T155545Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center\, 200 North Huntington\, Kosciusko\, MS\, 39090\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260409T222022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T222022Z
UID:15030-1781802000-1781809200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Seeds of Freedom Pavilion Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the completion of the Seeds of Freedom Pavilion at the Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center. This space commemorates individuals and groups that have worked and sacrificed for food sovereignty and agricultural innovation right here in the Mississippi Delta. This area honors their lives and legacy and shows how our community has been actively involved in the fight for freedom through access to basic needs. We look forward to celebrating with you June 18th from 5:00-7:00pm at 1950 Lisa Drive Ext Greenville\, MS 38703.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-seeds-of-freedom-pavilion-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center\, 1950 Lisa Drive\, Greenville\, MS\, 38703\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center":MAILTO:education@msdeltanature.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260409T213807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T213807Z
UID:15015-1781827200-1781913599@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Keepers of the Coast: Preserving Black History at the Pleasant Reed House
DESCRIPTION:Keepers of the Coast: Preserving Black History at the Pleasant Reed House OOMA will update the Pleasant Reed House into an accessible\, permanent learning hub for Biloxi’s Black history. Funding restores the historic front door\, builds three film rooms\, completes ADA-forward A/V\, and finishes the Joys & Blues of East Biloxi documentary. The rooms will loop three shorts—City Within a City\, The Biloxi Wade-Ins\, and Joys & Blues. Launching with MLK Day and Juneteenth programs\, these upgrades create daily\, barrier-free access for visitors\, students\, and elders year-round.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-keepers-of-the-coast-preserving-black-history-at-the-pleasant-reed-house/
LOCATION:Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art\, 386 Beach Blvd.\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39530
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260505T182132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T182132Z
UID:15140-1782050400-1782057600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: Caravan of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Caravan of Hope at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, June 21\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums. This 60-minute documentary tells the powerful story of how a Memphis-based radio station\, WDIA\, and a small Mississippi town\, Mound Bayou\, joined forces to save a symbol of Black resilience. Mound Bayou\, one of the most successful all-Black towns in America\, was on the brink of collapse by the mid-twentieth century. Archival footage\, photographs\, and interviews show how WDIA\, the first Black-programmed radio station in the United States\, raised the funds to revive the town. Following the screening\, a panel conversation will feature directors Castel Sweet and Antonio Tarrell\, with moderator Nina Parikh of Film Mississippi. For more information\, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-caravan-of-hope/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260206T201254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201726Z
UID:14557-1782064800-1782072000@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-mississippi250-3/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260205T230501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T230501Z
UID:14535-1782518400-1782604799@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:The Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee will take place on Saturday\, June 27th in Downtown Long Beach\, offering a full day of family-friendly programming that celebrates community\, tradition\, and Mississippi culture. The celebration begins with an outdoor festival featuring local vendors\, artisans\, and food booths\, showcasing Gulf Coast crafts\, cuisine\, and small businesses. \n  \nThe event continues with a patriotic parade rolling through downtown\, honoring our community’s spirit and service. The parade includes local families\, civic groups\, youth organizations\, veterans\, military personnel\, and a selected Grand Marshal\, reflecting the values of pride\, unity\, and gratitude. \n  \nFollowing the parade\, the city will host a block party with live music\, highlighting Mississippi musicians and bringing residents together in a joyful\, shared experience. The evening culminates with a fireworks show on the beach\, where families and friends gather along the shoreline\, on boats\, and throughout downtown to watch the display over the Gulf\, a tradition that brings generations together and celebrates the place we call home. \n  \nThis full-day celebration strengthens community connections\, supports local vendors and artists\, and honors the cultural traditions that define Long Beach and Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-long-beach-4th-of-july-jubilee/
LOCATION:The City of Long Beach\, 201 Jeff Davis Ave\, Long Beach\, MS\, 39560\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260409T222446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T222446Z
UID:15034-1782568800-1782597600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Columbia Freedom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Columbia Freedom Festival is a premier Fourth of July celebration designed to bring together families\, visitors\, and communities from across the Gulf South for a day of patriotism\, entertainment\, and connection. Hosted by the City of Columbia\, this annual event transforms downtown into a vibrant destination filled with live music\, local vendors\, family-friendly activities\, and a powerful celebration of American heritage. From the energy of the Liberty Stage to the charm of the Americana Market\, every detail is designed to create an experience that is both memorable and meaningful. More than just a festival\, this event reflects the spirit of Columbia—welcoming\, proud\, and rooted in tradition—while positioning the city as a regional destination for Independence Day celebrations. As an official partner event of Freedom250\, the Columbia Freedom Festival is part of a larger national movement honoring 250 years of American independence\, making it not only a celebration of today—but a tribute to the legacy that built it. Whether you’re here for the music\, the food\, the fireworks\, or the community\, the Columbia Freedom Festival is where tradition meets experience—and where freedom is celebrated together.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-columbia-freedom-festival/
LOCATION:622 Main St\, Columbia\, MS 39429\, USA\, 622 Main St\, Columbia\, MS\, 39429\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260605T163822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T170755Z
UID:15283-1782579600-1782590400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - We the People
DESCRIPTION:Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade ending at Town Green. Patriotic music playing throughout the event from the Town Green stage. Food trucks. I Spy a Hometown Hero scavenger hunt on the Town Green. Coloring contest divided into Pre-K-2\, 3rd-5th grades. Storytelling. Artisan vendors.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-we-the-people/
LOCATION:510 North Main Street\, Poplarville\, MS\, USA\, 510 North Main Street\, Poplarville\, MS\, 39470\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T070159
CREATED:20260206T201352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201732Z
UID:14559-1782669600-1782676800@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-mississippi250-4/
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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