SB: Mississippi Telling
2021-06-12 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Poplarville Public Library, 202 W Beers Street, Poplarville, MS, 39470
Dr. Rebecca Jernigan will provide an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities as reflected in the works of many of our best authors: Welty, Wright, Faulkner, Henley, Williams. As part of the presentation, Dr. Jernigan performs as a story teller calling upon on her rich repertoire of original tales and literary masterpieces gearing her choices of tales according to her audience and offers material for children and adults.

The Blueberry Jubilee is a festival geared to celebrating the blueberry industry in Pearl River County, as well as an arts and crafts fair held the second Saturday in June of each year. It is located in downtown Poplarville, Mississippi and attracts more than 10,00 visitors each year. The Jubilee features arts & crafts, storytelling, live entertainment, an annual 5K and 1-mile Fun run and also a car show. lots of food, and sweet Southern charm.

Crossroads @ Greenwood: My Musical Delta Youth Workshop
2021-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Museum of the Mississippi Delta, 1608 Hwy 82 West, Greenwood, MS, 38930
On June 15, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 5K- rising 2nd graders called “My Musical Delta.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26.
Storytime never sounded so good! Join us as we read from the award-winning picture book Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters written by Michael Mahin and illustrated by Evan Turk. The book celebrates blues musician Muddy Water, whose unique sound became the foundation for what would become rock and roll. After the story, we will decorate a guitar as we listen to Muddy’s music. This event is being held in collaboration with Turnrow Books, which will have copies of the book available for purchase at the event.
The “My Musical Delta” workshop series is part of Crossroads Children, a series hosted in conjunction with the Smithsonian Crossroads exhibition, to help children understand their own community and its contributions to the world.
There is no cost to attend the youth workshop programs, but space is limited and registration is required. Email education@museumofthemississippidelta.com or call 662-453-0925 to register.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta through June 26 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads events in Greenwood:
June 17, 6pm: A Place Like Mississippi reading and signing, Ralph Eubanks
June 24, 6pm: Trials of the Earth reading and signing, Kerry Hamilton
Upcoming “Crossroads Children” events:
My Musical Delta workshop (rising 5K-rising 2nd grades)
June 22, 10:30am

MS+MA: Routes of the Blues
2021-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | MS
Register Here!: https://bit.ly/2T3oldu
For the MS+MA season finale, “Routes of the Blues” will explore the history of Blues music in our two states, including Mississippi’s reputation as its birthplace and Massachusetts’s role in providing a space for audiences to hear and appreciate the sound of the Blues. As both states begin reopening, we will also examine the impact of the pandemic on the venues and festivals where Blues music continues to evolve and flourish today.

Crossroads @ Greenwood: Ralph Eubanks Author Event
2021-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Turnrow Books, 304 Howard Street, Greenwood, MS, 38930, United States
On June 17, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free and open to the public reading of Mississippi author Ralph Eubanks’ newest book A Place Like Mississippi. The program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26.
A Place Like Mississippi takes us on a literary tour of the evocative landscapes that have inspired writers in every era. From Faulkner to Wright, Welty to Ward, Mississippi has been both a backdrop and a central character in some of the most compelling prose and poetry of modern literature. Immersing us in these spaces, Eubanks helps us understand that Mississippi is not only a state, but a state of mind. This event is being held in collaboration with Turnrow Books, which will have copies of the book available for purchase at the event.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta through June 26 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads events in Greenwood:
June 24, 6pm: Trials of the Earth reading and signing, Kerry Hamilton
Upcoming “Crossroads Children” events:
My Musical Delta workshop (rising 5K-rising 2nd grades)
June 22, 10:30am

SB - Jenkins - A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music
2021-06-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Vicksburg City Park, 100 Army Navy Dr, Vicksburg, MS, 39180, United States
This presentation by Jerry Jenkins 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.

Crossroads @ Greenwood: My Musical Delta Youth Workshop
2021-06-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Museum of the Mississippi Delta, 1608 Hwy 82 West, Greenwood, MS, 38930
On June 15, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free workshop for rising 5K- rising 2nd graders called “My Musical Delta.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26.
Storytime never sounded so good! Join us as we read from the award-winning picture book Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters written by Michael Mahin and illustrated by Evan Turk. The book celebrates blues musician Muddy Water, whose unique sound became the foundation for what would become rock and roll. After the story, we will decorate a guitar as we listen to Muddy’s music. This event is being held in collaboration with Turnrow Books, which will have copies of the book available for purchase at the event.
The “My Musical Delta” workshop series is part of Crossroads Children, a series hosted in conjunction with the Smithsonian Crossroads exhibition, to help children understand their own community and its contributions to the world.
There is no cost to attend the youth workshop programs, but space is limited and registration is required. Email education@museumofthemississippidelta.com or call 662-453-0925 to register.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta through June 26 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads events in Greenwood:
June 24, 6pm: Trials of the Earth reading and signing, Kerry Hamilton

Crossroads @ Greenwood: Trials of the Earth Book Signing and Reading
2021-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Museum of the Mississippi Delta, 1608 Hwy 82 West, Greenwood, MS, 38930
On June 24, the Museum of the Mississippi Delta will host a free and open to the public reading and signing of the book Trials of the Earth. The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Greenwood through June 26.
Trials of the Earth is the astonishing first-person account of Mary Mann Hamilton, a Mississippi pioneer woman struggling to survive, protect her family, and make a home in the backwoods of the Mississippi Delta. Discussion will center on the themes of Crossroads. Kerry Hamilton will read and sign his great-grandmother’s autobiography at the event on June 24. This event is being held in collaboration with Turnrow Books, which will have copies of the book available for purchase at the event.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta through June 26 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.

SB - Williams - Reflections on the Blues & the Mississippi Blues Icon B.B. King
2021-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Charleston Arts Center, 104 Court Square, Charleston, MS, 38921, United States
This presentation juxtaposes the life of B.B. King, his mission of spreading word about blues music around the world, and early reflections on Blues and its connection to spirituals and gospel music. The discussion will reflect on the past, present, and the continued preservation of the music.

Evicted: An Exhibition of the National Building Museum
2021-06-28 08:00 - 2021-10-03 17:00 | Johnson Hall Art Gallery, 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, 39217
In 2018, the National Building Museum opened an exhibition exploring the causes and impacts of eviction, based on Matthew Desmond’s award‐winning book Evicted. Since then, the exhibit has taught thousands about the national eviction crisis. A stable place to call home is one of the best predictors of success. Yet, each year more than 2.3 million Americans, mostly low‐income renters, face eviction. In the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic, the eviction crisis has further exploded. According to Mississippi Today, nearly 50% of renters in the state face eviction this year. The traveling version of Evicted offers the opportunity to introduce audiences here to the eviction crisis so that they can learn how it affects their communities. Visitors will build empathy as they learn about housing instability through a local conversation about eviction that has national implications. The exhibition, which runs June 28 to October 3, 2021, presents sobering statistics and personal stories, challenging adults and youth to face the enormity of a difficult subject, while providing context and a call to action.

"Evicted" Exhibition Virtual Conversation
2021-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | MS
Virtual opening conversation with Alieza Durena, Princeton Eviction Lab. Details TBA.

"Crossroads" Exhibit in Waveland
2021-07-03 08:00 - 2021-08-14 17:00 | MS
The Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland will host Crossroads: Change in Rural America, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition, from July 3 through August 14.
Crossroads is a traveling exhibit offered by the Museum on Main Street division of the Smithsonian Institution. It consists of six free-standing display units incorporating photographs, text, and numerous interactive elements. Requiring a minimum of 750 sq. ft., the exhibit is designed for smaller venues to achieve Museum on Main Street’s goal of bringing the Smithsonian to small town America. The exhibit is free and open to the public to visit. The Mississippi tour of Crossroads is sponsored by a generous grant from Entergy Mississippi.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
In addition to hosting the exhibition, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will also host a series of programs that are free and open to the public.
Crossroads events in Waveland:
July 14, 6pm: “Port and Harbor: An Asset to Hancock County” presentation, William Cotter
July 21, 6pm: “Creative Economy of Hancock County” presentation, Steve Barney
July 24, 6pm: “Agricultural Changes of Hancock County” presentation, Dr. Christian Stephenson
July 28, 6pm: “African American History and Influence in Hancock County” presentation, Art Clementin
August 4, 6pm: “Logtown to Infinity” presentation, Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

SB - Foley - Plague Experiences in Early Modern London and their Contemporary (COVID-19) Resonances Today
2021-07-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
How might a consideration of the individual and collective experiences of early modern Londoners help us think through the collective challenges we face today? This presentation briefly surveys a cross-section of plague-time literature from early modern London, including polemical prose tracts and satiric plays, in order to suggest provisional answers to this all-important question.

Crossroads @ Waveland: Port & Harbor of Hancock County
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Studio Waveland, 228 Coleman Ave., Waveland, MS, 39576, United States
On July 14, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host a free and open to the public titled “Port and Harbor: An Asset to Hancock County.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
The Hancock County port and harbor serve as influential economic engines for Hancock County. Port and harbor CEO William Cotter will present this program to share the past, present, and future of the Port’s contributions to Hancock County.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads Events in Waveland:
July 21, 6pm: “Creative Economy of Hancock County” presentation, Steve Barney
July 24, 6pm: “Agricultural Changes of Hancock County” presentation, Dr. Christian Stephenson
July 28, 6pm: “African American History and Influence in Hancock County” presentation, Art Clementin
August 4, 6pm: “Logtown to Infinity” presentation, Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

Faulkner, Welty, Wright: A Mississippi Confluence (2021 Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference)
2021-07-18 - 2021-07-21 | Online Event
This Summer’s conference will feature the grandson of Richard Wright, Malcolm Wright. Malcolm Wright will host a screening of “Almos’ A Man,” the 1976 film adaptation of his grandfather’s short story, “The Man Who Was Almost A Man,” and lead an audience talkback after the screening.
The Following events are free to attend:

Ann J. Abadie Lecture w/ Natasha Trethewey, Sunday, July 18, 7:30PM

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://olemiss.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cKRy2jTiQzSiCO4syojgtg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ALMOS’ A MAN screening w/ Malcolm Wright, Wednesday, July 21, 11:00AM

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://olemiss.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u36iQS4WSj-xt4OKCRqzDA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Library Lecture w/ Carl Rollyson, Wednesday, July 21, 12:30PM

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://olemiss.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z6hzUHKkSWu7lqBf6vlaYA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Crossroads @ Waveland: Creative Economy of Hancock County
2021-07-21 18:00 | Lazy Magnolia Brewery, 7030 Roscoe-Turner Rd., Kiln, MS, 39556, United States
On July 21, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host a free and open to the public titled “Creative Economy of Hancock County.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
The Coast’s creative economy is an important aspect of Coast culture and economic success. Steve Barney, director of The Arts, Hancock County and owner of the Creative Arts Center will discuss the importance of the creative economy of Hancock County and will share a video collection of stories and oral histories from artists in the community.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads Events in Waveland:
July 24, 6pm: “Agricultural Changes of Hancock County” presentation, Dr. Christian Stephenson
July 28, 6pm: “African American History and Influence in Hancock County” presentation, Art Clementin
August 4, 6pm: “Logtown to Infinity” presentation, Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

"Evicted" Exhibition Panel Discussion
2021-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Department of Urban & Regional Planning (JSU Downtown Campus), 101 Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Aisha Nyandoro, Sarah Stripp, Springboard to Opportunities
Lorena Quiroz Lewis, Immigrant Alliance for Justice and Equity
Silvina Barrera, Mississippi State School of Architecture, moderator
Details TBA

Crossroads @ Waveland: Agricultural Changes of Hancock County
2021-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Waveland Public Library, 345 Coleman Ave., Waveland, MS, 39576, United States
On July 24, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host a free and open to the public titled “Agricultural Changes of Hancock County.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
Dr. Christian Stephenson of the Mississippi State Extension Service will present about the ways agriculture have been incorporated into Coast life and the economy in the past and how agricultural traditions and methods have changed over time due to environmental changes, product demand, and more.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads Events in Waveland:
July 28, 6pm: “African American History and Influence in Hancock County” presentation, Art Clementin
August 4, 6pm: “Logtown to Infinity” presentation, Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

Crossroads @ Waveland: African American History and Influence in Hancock County
2021-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Pearlington Public Library, 6096 1st Ave, Pearlington, MS, 39572, United States
On July 28, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host a free and open to the public titled “African American History and Influence in Hancock County.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
Art Clementin, retired school principal and former chairperson of the Hancock County Library System, will discuss the historical contributions of the African American community and a history of race relations in Hancock County.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads Events in Waveland:
August 4, 6pm: “Logtown to Infinity” presentation, Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

Girls Write the World Documentary Shorts
2021-08-01 | Online Event
3-5 documentary shorts that will be created by young women ages 14-18 living in Washington county who are all current GWTW participants. these works will be designed by the young women, will center their lived experiences, and will feature their poetry. The videos will be posted to the Girls Write the World website.

Crossroads @ Waveland: Logtown to Infinity
2021-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Bay St. Louis Public Library, 312 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis, MS, 39520, United States
On August 4, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host a free and open to the public titled “Logtown to Infinity.” The event will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
The Logtown community near Waveland was once the site of a large sawmill and logging operation. Now, the land on which the former community existed is part of the NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center. Presenters Allison Anderson and Brehm Bell will highlight the changes of Hancock County that led to the demise of Logtown and similar communities and subsequent contributions of the Stennis Space Center and how those changes alter the culture and economy of Hancock County.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.
Upcoming Crossroads Events in Waveland:
August 11, 6pm: “Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies” presentation, Dr. John Green

Telling the Story of COVID-19 and Eviction
2021-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Mississippi Today
Clarion-Ledger
Robert Luckett, Margaret Walker Center, moderator

Speakers Bureau - White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America
2021-08-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Children growing up in the United States are living in a world with ongoing public debates about race, daily displays of racial violence, and for some, an increased awareness surrounding inequality. Based on two years of ethnographic research with affluent, white kids and their families, this talk examines how white kids learn about race, racism, inequality, and privilege in the contexts of their families and everyday lives.
When Available, the Zoom link to this event will be posed on the MLC Facebook Page here!

Crossroads @ Waveland: Exploring Rural Mississippi Through Population Studies
2021-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Studio Waveland, 228 Coleman Ave., Waveland, MS, 39576, United States
On August 11, the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will host Dr. John Green, state scholar for the Crossroads exhibit, to present his free program, “From Snapshots to a Collage: Exploring Rural Mississippi through Population Studies.” The program will take place in conjunction with the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America, on display in Waveland through August 14.
Many popular images of rural people and places present them as homogeneous in terms of demographic, social, and economic characteristics and trends. This may lead to oversimplification of rural areas and limited efforts to meet the needs and priorities of people living in these places. Achieving a better understanding of rural communities requires defining our concepts and identifying indicators of rural life in terms of continuity and change. Following an exploration of the terms “rural” and “non-metropolitan,” Dr. Green will share a series of graphical images and narratives about Mississippi’s rural people and places using population-level information, emphasizing what these “snapshots” of rural life tell us about Mississippi and how we might use them to form a “collage” that captures both the similarity and diversity.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America’s rural population became a minority of the country’s population and the ripple effects that occurred.
The exhibit will be on display at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum through August 14 and is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm. Crossroads is free to visit.

Mississippi Elegy: Southern Depictions of Life and Death
2021-09-13 | Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
An exhibition and related components exploring concepts of grief and mourning
through the lens of nature and the Southern land. Included in the exhibition are memento mori artworks by Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965) and contemporary artist Jason Bouldin (b. 1966), alongside objects from the University of Mississippi Museum’s collections.

Behind the Big House 2021 (Virtual)
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-19 | Hugh Craft House, 184 S. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS, 38635
These are filming dates, this listing will be updated with presentation dates when available.

The Behind the Big House program in Holly Springs, Mississippi interprets the lives of enslaved persons through the structures in which they lived and worked. The program began in 2012 after Chelius Carter and Jenifer Eggleston, antebellum historic property owners, discovered that one of the structures on their property was a former slave dwelling. To them, it was clear that the personal lives and experiences of those enslaved in Holly Springs was missing from the larger narratives of the city’s Annual Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Churches. Since 1938, this tour has been an annual event allowing visitors to tour historic homes, cemeteries, churches, and museums in Holly Springs. To help remedy the exclusion, Carter and Eggleston, along with other community persons, started Behind the Big House. It is run through Preserve Marshall County and Holly Springs, Inc., a local historic preservation institution. The program’s major components are preservation, interpretation, and education.

Behind the Big House Virtual Program
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-19 | Online Event
Since 2012, the Behind the Big House Tour has interpreted the legacy of slavery and presented it to school groups and the general public. This year, Behind the Big House will take place virtually and will feature five professional interpreters who will discuss architecture, cuisine, laundry, and brick-making. Their demonstrations will be presented for all to enjoy as well as being broken up into sections to be used by students and teachers.

Evicted: The Intersection of Policy, Activism, and Economic Well-Being
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Hope Policy Institute, Mississippi NAACP,
Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative, Children’s Defense Fund,
Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
Margaret Walker Center Facebook and YouTube
6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021

SB - Rogers - Learning Mississippi Through Historical Markers
2021-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Town of Carrollton
From 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.
Learn More: https://visitcarrolltonms.com/carrollton-pilgrimage/

Voice From the Sit-In - Mississippi Delta Movie Premiere
2021-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Bologna Performing Arts Center Lobby, Highway 8 West, Cleveland, MS, 38732
On March 10, 1969 52 students were arrested at the Black Students sit-in and spent the night at Parchman Penitentiary. This film tells the story of the sit-in from the perspectives of four students, as told to current Delta State students. The screening will take place at the Bologna Performing Arts Center, and will consist of a screening, Q&A, and reception. The event will be free and open to the public.

SB - Woodrick - The History of Mississippi's Mascots (and a Few Others, Too)
2021-10-05 17:00 | East Mississippi Community College – Scooba Campus, 1512 Kemper Street, Scooba, MS, 39358
Marino Casem, the longtime coach at Alcorn State University and Southern University, once famously stated that “in the South, college football is a religion, and every Sunday is a holy day.” This is certainly true for teams in the Southeastern Conference and especially true for Mississippi. Each fall, hundreds of thousands of loyal fans flock to their respective campuses to root for their favorite teams and cheer for their beloved team mascots. If Casem’s quote is true, these foam-headed cheerleaders might be considered the “saints” of this seemingly odd religion. Most fans, however, know little about the origin of their favorite mascots or other symbols of their university, and many of these symbols have deep roots in history, especially the Civil War years. During this presentation, the hidden history of some of the South’s most beloved (or despised) mascots will be revealed, including Mississippi State’s “Bully,” the origin of the LSU Tigers and, of course, the story behind the Ole Miss Rebels.
