Events

A celebration of the history of play in Mississippi. Children and their families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that they can enjoy at the center and beyond.

Mississippi turns 200 years old this year and HealthWorks! is celebrating the history of family fun in the Magnolia State by hosting three free events! Come play games, learn what kids used to do for recreation, and enjoy free activities inspired by the 19th-21st centuries.

Join as WYAD Max 94.1 FM extends their 3rd Anniversary Celebration to include a celebration of the history of black DJs in Yazoo County! Plans for the Concert & Program include: Pastor Jerry Jones and the Fantastic Jones Family The Canton Southernaires Cyrus Webb, host of Conversations LIVE               […]

A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception.

The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation will host Chickasaw Celebrations consisting of some cultural demonstrations from the Chickasaw Nation such as traditional crafts, language, dancing, storytelling, and stickball in North MS towns of New Albany, Amory, Tupelo, and Holley Springs. September 12th September 14th

The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation will host Chickasaw Celebrations consisting of some cultural demonstrations from the Chickasaw Nation such as traditional crafts, language, dancing, storytelling, and stickball in North MS towns of New Albany, Amory, Tupelo, and Holley Springs. September 12th September 14th

Celebrate Mississippi's Bicentennial with the Itawamba County Bicentennial Committee! Spend time with your family while enjoying an evening of festivity and food that will include a fried catfish dinner with Mississippi farm-raised catfish, a Blues band performance, and a patriotic display showcasing Elvis and his ties to Itawamba County to celebrate the State’s contributions to the world […]

Loosely based on the story of Chess Records, the film focuses on the record label that gave birth to numerous Mississippi blues artists including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon and others. The museum will also showcase a collection of cigar box guitars during this month. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating - each screening will start at […]

The Lower Delta Speakers Series includes a variety of folks who will speak on a topic of interest each month, topics that tell great Mississippi stories focused on our region of the Mississippi Delta and that help explain the important role the Delta plays in regards to the entire state of Mississippi. Some of the […]

"A Time Gone By: History at The Oaks" is a film project and a series of four programs about the history of Mississippi and the local history of one of the few private, extant, antebellum residences in Jackson. Presented by The Oak House Museum to celebrate Mississippi's bicentennial year, this project will bring experts to […]