HTA Lecture: “Parenting Styles”
2026-03-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Copiah-Lincoln Community College, 11 Co Lin Cir, Natchez, MS, 39120-4452, United States
Jackie Mardis, will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Copiah-Lincoln Community College titled “Parenting Styles.”
The lecture will take place on the Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus on March 25, 2026, at 12:20 p.m.

A Gathering of Waters: International Poetry & Culture: In Translation
2026-03-26 10:00 - 14:00 | MS
Part of the “A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi’s Literary Landscape” Program
International Poetry & Culture: In Translation

Thursday, March 26, 2026,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Student Center Legacy Dining Hall and Ballroom

Theme: “Mapping Mississippi: In Translation”
Program Description: Translating the poetry of international poets who reside in Mississippi in both English and cultural languages (Spanish, French, Swahili, Bengali, and Mandarin), “Mapping Mississippi” will bridge the various communities – and their artistic customs – of the state. It also locates the endangerment, disparity, and resilience of Chinese, Caribbean, and Latino Mississippi poets who make their homes in the Delta and other regions of the state. Nadia Alexis, of Haitian descent, Jianqing “John” Zheng, of Chinese descent, and C.T. Salazar, who is Latinx use their art to center the various cultures that make up the state, insisting, “I, Too, Sing Mississippi”. . “Mapping Mississippi” is a one-day series of activities including: poetic translation from English to cultural languages, a poetry workshop, and dance demonstrations through Salsa, Swahili African drum and dance, and Bengali dance traditions.

Speakers Bureau: “From the Scraps of My Life in the Mississippi Delta"
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Embassy Suites Ridgeland, 200 Township Ave, Ridgeland, 39157, United States
J. Janice Coleman presents “From the Scraps of My Life in the Mississippi Delta”
Everyone loves to hear stories, and everyone loves the feel and the memories quilts and other homemade patchwork bring to mind. This combination of narrative and the nostalgia a patchwork coverlet evokes inspires people to talk about the quilts, dolls, and clothes their elders used to make for them. In her presentation, Dr. Coleman brings evokes these feelings in her audiences by choosing patchwork pieces that are relevant to the occasion and then telling the stories they pass on. Sometimes, Dr. Coleman presents in character. For example, if she is teaching Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path,” she may present in character as the protagonist Phoenix Jackson. In closing, Dr. Coleman always encourages audience members to consider the scraps of their own lives (old quilts and other coverlets, faded tee-shirts and jeans, worn shirts, skirts, and dresses) as materials that they can use to create their own meaningful patchworks. Dr. Coleman believes these recycled or re-purposed items can become priceless when they are recognized as part of the thread that runs through a family history. “With my scraps, I demonstrate the transformation between what they were and the art they have become,” says Dr. Coleman.

HTA Lecture: “Selected Genres of Piano Literature"
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Alcorn State University, 1000 ASU Drive, Lorman, MS, 39096
Tony Gordon will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Alcorn State University titled “Selected Genres of Piano Literature.”
The lecture will take place on the Alcorn State University campus on March 26, 2026, at 1 p.m.

HTA Lecture: “From Museum to Music: The Appropriation of Fine Art in Album Covers”
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Northwest Mississippi Community College, 4975 Hwy 51 N, Senatobia, 38668
Lucia Nelson will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Northwest Mississippi Community College titled “From Museum to Music: The Appropriation of Fine Art in Album Covers.”
This presentation will explore the use of appropriated art in album cover design, analyzing how musicians and designers repurpose existing artworks to create new meanings through a Postmodern lens. The examples selected will span a wide range of historical periods and artistic movements – from Classical to Contemporary – and encompass diverse musical genres.
The lecture will take place on the Northwest Mississippi Community College campus on March 27, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Read & Rise
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Katrina’s Klassroom, 1952 Simpson Hwy 149, Mendenhall, 39114, United States
Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading, culturally relevant books, including works by Mississippi authors, parent workshops, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles, guided literacy activities, strategies for supporting reading at home, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. By engaging families in storytelling and reflection, Read & Rise promotes both literacy skills and a deeper understanding of human experiences and community values.

America250 Mississippi - Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought, Fought, and Taught Their New Nation
2026-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
Fashioning a Revolution: How Americans Bought, Fought, and Taught Their New Nation

March 31, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch
Free and open to the public. Adults
Dr. Ural will discuss how America’s founding documents inspired Abraham Lincoln’s understanding of freedom, democracy, and citizenship during the American Civil War.
Contact: Mona Vance-Ali, 662-329-5300
www.clplsamerica250.com

America250 Mississippi - Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles
2026-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles

April 7, 2026 @ 12 PM
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch
Free and open to the public. Adults
In this presentation, Dr. Ural, the Frank and Virginia Williams Chair for Abraham Lincoln & Civil War Studies at Mississippi State University and Co-Director of CWRGM, will share documents from the collection to help audience members understand how Mississippians remembered and fought over the nation’s founding traditions during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Contact: Mona Vance-Ali, 662-329-5300
www.clplsamerica250.com

Speakers Bureau: “Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling, Stewardship, and the Soul of Place"
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Community of Believers Cultural Fellowship, 719 3rd St, McComb, MS, 39648, United States
Kevin Enos Brown presents “Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling, Stewardship, and the Soul of Place”
In “Developing Community Spaces,” Kevin Brown explores how physical spaces—especially neglected lots, abandoned properties, and overlooked landmarks—can be transformed into powerful sites of memory, cultural identity, and civic healing. By honoring and acknowledging a community’s past, these forgotten sites can become reflections of historical pain and new hope.
Drawing from Kevin’s work creating Gertrude’s Garden in the historic Burglund District of McComb, Mississippi, this presentation offers insight into revitalizing historical spaces, engaging the community through oral histories, art, and public programs, and connecting with state-wide resources. “Developing Community Spaces” shares a living model of how the humanities can come alive through the land itself.

America250 Mississippi - Colonial Brunch/Tea for All Ages!
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
Colonial Brunch/Tea for All Ages!

April 11, 2026 @ 10 AM-12 PM
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch
Free and open to the public. All ages
Attendees will eat brunch, drink tea, and can bring their own teacups to show off while learning about manners and clothing from the 1700s from living history reenactor Jeanette Watts.
Contact: Mona Vance-Ali, 662-329-5300
www.clplsamerica250.com

America250 Mississippi - Flower Fest
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | 1007 Joseph St, Ocean Springs, 1007 Joseph St, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, United States
Time & Location

Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
1007 Joseph St, 1007 Joseph St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA

About The Event

Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 11AM-3PM for the 4th Annual Flower Fest! A vibrant, eco-conscious celebration that invites the community to embrace the beauty of the natural world. Flower Fest is a free, family-friendly event designed to spark discovery, imagination, and community connection—all core to WAMA’s mission.
Inspired by Walter Anderson’s deep connection to the natural world, Flower Fest offers interactive art and environmental activities that encourage guests to see the world through the eyes of the artist. Every element of the festival is designed with sustainability in mind, using biodegradable materials to minimize environmental impact.
🎨 Hands-on art and nature activities that celebrate the beauty of the Gulf Coast
💐 Floral-inspired creations, including boutique-making with La Terre Farms and flower crowns with Palmette
🌿 Seeds and plants from local growers to bring a piece of nature home
🎶 Live music

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America250 Mississippi - Southern Dish LIVE + Deep South Dining LIVE from The MAX @ Sipp & Savor
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s hit radio show, Deep South Dining, and newest original television series, Southern Dish, will be broadcasting live from the Sipp and Savor festival at the MAX. They’ll be diving into the powerful food traditions and talented creators that make Mississippi a culinary destination against the backdrop of one of the state’s premier food festivals.

Speakers Bureau: "Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom"
2026-04-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
Christian Pinnen presents: “Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom”
Spain 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.

Speakers Bureau: "The American Revolution in the Gulf South"
2026-04-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
Max Grivno presents: “The American Revolution in the Gulf South”
The history of the American Revolution along the Gulf South is seldom told. Although most of the Europeans who called the region were sympathetic to the British — or at least hoped to remain neutral — the conflict soon engulfed the territory of what would, in time, become Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. This presentation examines how the American Revolution transformed the Gulf South. It tells the story of how the Americans, British and Spanish vied for control of the Mississippi River and Gulf seaports, and how the Choctaws and Chickasaws struggled to preserve their homelands by courting the rival powers. It describes James Willing’s disastrous raid on Natchez, the Choctaw occupation of Natchez and the campaign launched by Spanish Bernardo de Galvez, who conquered Natchez and Pensacola and drove the British from the region. The lecture also discusses the consequences of the Revolution for the people of the Gulf Coast In the aftermath of the war, the Spanish and the Americans vied to control Natchez and the territory around present-day Vicksburg, while native confederacies like the Choctaw and Chickasaw grappled with the rising power of the United States.

America250 Mississippi - Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival Bluegrass Night
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | The MAX, 2118 Front St, Meridian, MS, 39301, 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 Music Festival, or to purchase tickets for Lach Thorton, Maggie Antone, Brent Cobb, Jamestown Revival, or Marcus King Band, please click here.

Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Utica
2026-05-16 - 2026-06-27 | Utica Institute Museum, 34175 MS-18,, Utica, MS, 39175, United States
Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Utica

Join MHC in Utica for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi!
May 16-June 27, 2026
Utica Institute Museum at Hinds Community College Utica Campus
601-885-7110 | uticainstitute.org
Exhibit hours:
Across 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!
ABOUT SPARK!:
The 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.
Spark! 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.

Speakers Bureau: "Natchez in the Early American Economy"
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Winston County Library, 301 W Park St, Louisville, MS, 39339, United States
Dr. Susan Gaunt Stearns presents “Natchez in the Early American Economy”
Dr. 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.

America250 Mississippi – Mississippi250
2026-06-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grove Stage, University of Mississippi, 49 University Ave, University, MS, 38677, United States
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.
The 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.
Dates:

Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6-8 p.m.

Speakers Bureau: “The Marquis de Lafayette Visits Mississippi"
2026-06-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library, 900 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, 39466, United States
William “Brother” Rogers presents “The Marquis de Lafayette Visits Mississippi”
In 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.

America250 Mississippi - Long Beach 4th of July Jubilee
2026-06-27 | The City of Long Beach, 201 Jeff Davis Ave, Long Beach, MS, 39560, United States
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.

The 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.

Following 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.

This 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.

Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Meridian
2026-07-04 - 2026-08-15 | Soule’ Steam Works, 1808 4th Street, Meridian , MS
Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Meridian

Join MHC in Meridian for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi!
July 4-August15, 2026
Soule Steam Museum
601-693-9905 | industrialheritagemuseum.com
Exhibit hours:
Across 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!
ABOUT SPARK!:
The 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.
Spark! 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.

Speakers Bureau: "All Things Mississippi: The Beautiful Landscapes and the Great Strength of the People"
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Anguilla Methodist Church, 631 Front St, Anguilla, MS, 38721, United States
Anne McKee presents “All Things Mississippi: The Beautiful Landscapes and the Great Strength of the People”
Anne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat at the knees of relatives to learn the Mississippi story—a story for her that is always new and fresh. She dresses in costumes representing the time period of the stories featured on the day of her programs, and at times, if the audience is willing, involves attendees in her stories.

Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Greenville
2026-08-22 - 2026-10-03 | Greenville Higher Education Center, 2900 US-1 South, Greenville, MS, 38701
Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Greenville

Join MHC in Greenville for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi!
August 22-October 3, 2026
Greenville Higher Education Center at Mississippi Delta Community College Greenville Campus
662-332-8500 | msdelta.edu/ghec/
Exhibit hours:
Across 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!
ABOUT SPARK!:
The 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.
Spark! 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.

Speakers Bureau: “Ain’t That America? History and Culture in the Country"
2026-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Anguilla Methodist Church, 631 Front St, Anguilla, MS, 38721, United States
James “Jim” Giesen presents “Ain’t That America? History and Culture in the Country”
Since 1920 the number of farmers in America has been dropping, yet the place of farming — and of rural life generally — in the American mind is stronger than ever. The images we encounter in country songs, labels at the grocery store and in country-fried restaurants tell us that to live the rural life is to live the most American of lives: to work honestly, for long hours and for mostly internal rewards. Our culture presents farmers as nothing short of heroes. But this was not always the case. This talk charts the rise, fall and rise again of the American farmer and rural life in the American consciousness with images from music videos, snippets of song lyrics, Cracker Barrel billboards and even some Congressional testimony. It seeks to answer the questions, why does this particular image of the farmer hold such sway, and what do the changes in that image over time tell us about Americans’ insecure relationship with its history?

America250 Mississippi - The Town Creek Celebration & Archaeology Exposition Festival
2026-10-03 | Dorothy J. Lowe Memorial Library / Nettleton, 165 Young Avenue, Nettleton, MS, 38858, United States
The Town Creek Celebration & Archaeology Exposition is a one-day, multi-generational cultural heritage event hosted in Nettleton, Mississippi. Designed to honor the region’s Indigenous, civic, and civil rights history, the event will take place at Lowe Library and surrounding venues. Through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, oral history recordings, and educational panels, the project will foster community pride, historical awareness, and inclusive learning.
Activities will include Indigenous dance and music performances, flint knapping demonstrations, genealogy workshops, and civil rights panels featuring renowned historians and advocates. Attendees will also contribute to a large-scale place-name mapping exhibit, highlighting the Chickasaw and Choctaw linguistic heritage embedded in Mississippi’s geography. All oral histories and genealogy resources will be archived at Lowe Library, ensuring long-term educational access and cultural preservation.
The event is expected to engage over 500 participants, including youth, elders, educators, tribal members, and civic leaders. Its inclusive design ensures that every attendee, regardless of age, background, or experience, can participate meaningfully in the celebration and contribute to the preservation of local history.

The Town Creek Celebration & Archaeology Exposition is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, as a full-day public event hosted at Lowe Library and surrounding venues in Nettleton, Mississippi. Programming will begin at 9:00 AM and continue until 8:30 PM, culminating in a patriotic fireworks finale.
Planned Activities Include:

9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony: Welcome remarks and overview of the day’s events
9:30 AM – Indigenous Place-Name Mapping Exhibit Opens: Interactive map of Mississippi with magnetic markers for Chickasaw and Choctaw town names
10:00 AM – Oral History Recording Station Opens: Video interviews with older citizens begin; historic audio archive available for listening
10:30 AM – Flint Knapping Demonstration & Artifact Showcase: Live tool-making demo and relic identification station
11:30 AM – Chickasaw Dance & Music Performance: Traditional regalia and live music presentation
1:00 PM – Indigenous-Inspired Art Workshops Begin: Hands-on sessions led by certified art educators
2:30 PM – Genealogy Panel & Family Tree Distribution: Expert guidance and free four-generation family tree charts
4:00 PM – Civil Rights & Historical Perspectives Panel: Featuring Kenneth Mayfield, Al Arnold, Mitch Caver, and Brad Deramus
6:00 PM – Natchez Trace Interpretation: Presentation by National Park Service ranger
7:30 PM – Patriotic Finale: Live performance of The Star-Spangled Banner followed by a choreographed fireworks display

Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Oxford
2026-10-10 - 2026-11-21 | Oxford Lafayette Library, 401 Bramlett Blvd , Oxford, MS, 38655, United States
Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Oxford

Join MHC in Oxford for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi!
October 10-November 21, 2026
Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library
662-234-5751 | lafayettems.com/places/lafayette-county-oxford-public-library/
Exhibit hours:
Across 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!
ABOUT SPARK!:
The 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.
Spark! 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.
