Mississippi Humanities Council

A Time Gone By: History at The Oaks
2017-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Oak House, Jackson , MS, United States
“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 the circa 1853 house to discuss the people and history of our state and to expand the public’s understand of topics including the legacy of slavery in Mississippi and The Oaks as home to a middle-class family-the Boyd Family-in the capitol city during the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

Screening of Prehistory to Present: Photo Stories and Walkable Galleries
2017-09-22 | Wilkinson County Park Meeting Hall

Lower Delta Talk Series
2017-09-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Sharkey Issaquena County Library, 116 Robert Morganfield Way, Rolling Fork, MS, 39159
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 topics included in the 2017 will include People and their Stories, History, and Culture, Food and the Outdoors.
August 15th- James Matthews
September 19th- Richard Grant
October 17th- Cathy Shropshire
November 14th- Willy Bearden

Monday Movie Nights at the Delta Blues Museum presents Cadillac Records (2008)
2017-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley , Clarksdale , MS , 38614
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 approximately 8:00pm.
This is apart of the monthly outdoor film series, “Monday Movie Nights: Celebrating Mississippi’s Music History and Heritage,” that reflects the state’s rich musical heritage in light of the Bicentennial. A brief discussion and/or “Question and Answer” session will be held prior to each screening, providing the audience context as to the movie’s connection to Delta Blues music as well as background on the importance of the film and its time and place in cinematic history.

Mantachie Fest: Celebrate with the Itawamba County Bicentennial Committee
2017-09-16 08:00 - 2017-09-17 17:00 | Mantachie Town Park, Mantachie, MS, 38885, United States
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 of music.
There will even be a fireworks display to commemorate the Bicentennial year at the end of the evening.

Project Heal Natchez
2017-09-14 - 2017-09-17

Chickasaw Celebration
2017-09-14, 2017-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
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

MISSISSIPPI ENCYCLOPEDIA EVENT
2017-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Mississippi University for Women – Fant Memorial Library, 1200 5th Ave S, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception.

Max FM 94.1 WYAD 3rd Year Anniversary and Celebration of the History of Black DJs
2017-09-09 17:00 | Mt. Vernon M.B. Church, 137 W. Canal Street, Yazoo City, MS, United States
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
Chandra Wise, host of the Inspirational Power Hour Tributes to Yazoo’s Black DJs
The project “Celebrating the History of Black DJs in Yazoo City” honors the contributions of trailblazers in radio that influenced radio and music in Yazoo City and throughout the state.

HealthWorks! Family Fun Bicentennial Festival
2017-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | HealthWorks!, 219 S. Industrial Road, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States

200 Years of Family Fun
2017-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | HealthWorks!, 219 S. Industrial Road, Tupelo, MS, 38801, United States
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.

Speakers Bureau: The ABCs of Making a Documentary Film: From Concept to Creation
2017-09-09 09:00 - 10:00 | JA Canteen, Duncan Park, Natchez, MS
The ABCs of Making a Documentary Film: From Concept to Creation de-mystifies the creation of a documentary film. LaFrancis, award-winning producer, creator, and director, uses humor, actual projects, and a tremendous amount of personal experience to help beginning and intermediate documentarians not only conceptualize, but create their projects. This is a lively, fast-paced, in-depth program with loads of Q&A time.
As a veteran of 23 years (active duty during the Vietnam War era and Air National Guard) and as a writer for more than 30 years, LaFrancis is professionally and personally qualified to offer what is a moving and unique presentation. LaFrancis has more than 25 years experience as a professional speaker and presenter, particularly on the topics of creative writing and journalism. With the war ever-present in our lives, his presentation of the experiences of the soldiers and their loved ones will enlighten and engage a wide range of audiences.

Levitt AMP Hattiesburg Music Series presents LEE BRAINS III & THE GLORY FIRES
2017-09-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Chain Park, Hattiesburg , MS
Join in the Fun
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy Mississippi’s musical culture on Friday evenings this summer with the Levitt AMP Hattiesburg Music Series! This is apart of a 10-week music series taking place at 7pm at Chain Park during July, August and part of September (final dates and performers TBA).
Chain Park will open at 5:00 pm on the day-of-show so you can get the best seat possible!
Selected to be one of 15 Levitt AMP Music sites across the nation, Levitt AMP Hattiesburg will bring the community together through high-quality, family-friendly music, representative of Mississippi’s unique culture.
Oh, and did we mention that Levitt AMP Hattiesburg has been designated as an official Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration?

Mississippi Encyclopedia Event: Delta Blues Museum
2017-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley , Clarksdale , MS , 38614

Award Winning Young Adult Author Margaret McMullen Visit/Reading
2017-09-06 11:45 - 13:00 | Lighterknot Community Kitchen, Wiggins, MS, 39577, United States
Award Winning Young Adult Author Margaret McMullen will be presenting and sharing on Sept. 06th. She notably uses MS as the landscape for her many books!
Sept 6, 11:45am
The Lightered Knot Community Kitchen
*Bring lunch to share.
*Free and open to the public.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of SC Libraries in conjunction with the Pass Christian Bookstore-Celebrating MS’ Bicentennial with support from the MS Dept of Archives and History and the MS Humanities Council.

Mississippi Bicentennial Heroes Mural
2017-09-04 - 2017-09-07 | Stone County Education Center, Corner of Broad & First Streets, Wiggins , MS, 39577, United States
Citizens are invited to come by and watch the journey.

Mural artist Kym Garraway will be painting the MISSISSIPPI BICENTENNIAL HEROES MURAL on the south wall of the Stone County Education Center (corner of Broad and First Streets) September 4-8, 2017. Stone High art students and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College art students will also be assisting.

Heritage Day at the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum
2017-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum, 203 E Quitman St, LUKA, MS, 38852, United States
Activities will include historical tours, Chickasaw Indian Expo and “The Arm Chair Chair Genealogist” award presentation

2017 Iuka Heritage Festival
2017-09-02 09:00 - 18:00 | Mineral Springs Park, E Quitman St, Iuka, MS, 38852, United States
Annual Festival featuring Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food, Activities for the Kids, Shriner’s Transport Train, Car Show, Tractor Show, 5K Walk/Run, and so much more! Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun!

Levitt AMP Hattiesburg Music Series presents ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HEART
2017-09-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Chain Park, Hattiesburg , MS

2017 Iuka Heritage Festival
2017-09-01 08:00 - 15:30 | Mineral Springs Park, E Quitman St, Iuka, MS, 38852, United States
Annual Festival featuring Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Food, Activities for the Kids, Shriner’s Transport Train, Car Show, Tractor Show, 5K Walk/Run, and so much more
year!

Mississippi Encyclopedia Event: Delta State University
2017-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Delta State University Capps Archives Building, 1003 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS, 38733, United States
A discussion and reading of The Mississippi Encyclopedia, followed by a signing and reception. Scholars speaking will include Emily Jones, Chuck Westmoreland, and Senior Editor Ted Ownby.

Pearl River Community College Celebrates Mississippi's Bicentennial
2017-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Brownstone Center for the Arts, Poplarville, MS, 39470
Pearl River Community College Celebrates Mississippi’s Bicentennial will be held in the beautiful Brownstone Center for the Arts located on the Poplarville campus of the College. The celebration will showcase the rich musical history and the origin of Blues music in our state through presentations by Mississippi Blues songwriters and artist Wes Lee and Dr. Mark Malone, co-author of “Mississippi Blues Trail and Beyond: A Curriculum.” Concluding the event will be world renowned guitarist, vovalist, Mississippi living Blues legend, and cultural ambassador, Vasti Jackson. Designed to be more than just a concert, the event will exhibit the history of the Blues music and how it is intertwined with the history and progress of our state.

A Taste of Oakland
2017-08-26 09:00 - 21:00 | Main Street Oakland, Oakland, MS, 38948, United States
A Celebration of local Artists, Educators, Historians, and Cuisine that will feature samples of local favorites..
Visit Booths and learn the regional history of food & people!
Watch a Bicentennial Parade and listen to a musical tribute to the 70s!

Levitt AMP Hattiesburg Music Series presents BRONWYNNE BRENT
2017-08-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Chain Park, Hattiesburg , MS

Speakers Bureau: Historic Journey of African American Quilters
2017-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley , Clarksdale , MS , 38614
Diane Williams, storyteller and fiber artist, begins her presentation with a discussion of Kente cloth weaved fibers of West Africa and moves on to utilitarian quilts made by African slaves in America who sewed for their owners. She provides a reflective look at how the designs of Underground Railroad quilts relate to storytelling, and explores the works of Harriet Powers (1837-1910) and three other female fiber artists. Powers was a model for women quilters of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. In her discussion of 20th and 21st century quilting, she uses the work of Faith Ringgold, Carolyn L. Mazloomi and Mississippi quilter/fiber artist Gwen Magee. Williams uses her storytelling skills to explore how images — in pictures, but also in quilts — can guide us to a place of tolerance, empathy and sensitivity.
Diane Williams is a neo-griot, along the lines of the storytellers from times gone by when oral historians were crucial to maintaining black folks’ history because book publishers didn’t believe the history worth chronicling. Williams is also a quilter, an artistry befitting for a woman known for paying homage to the past. Williams uses silk yarns, beads, stones and vibrant colors to make traditional quilts with Motherland inspiration to tell stories of strength, resilience and hope.

The History of This Place: Mississippi's Bicentennial in Itawamba County
2017-08-24 | Itawamba County Welcome Center, Highway 78 , Tremont , MS, 38876, United States
WELCOME CENTER CELEBRATION
Itawamba County is blessed to have one of the thirteen Welcome Centers in Mississippi. The Itawamba County Welcome Center is located in the northeastern area of the State, known as the Hills region. Perched on a hillside at the western tip of the Appalachians, the Welcome Center
overlooks Interstate 22 and evokes the antebellum South with its beautiful Williamsburg design.
And, as part of the Bicentennial celebrations, the Bicentennial Committee will make presentations on life, art, music, and commerce, using photographs from the 1800 and 1900s of Itawamba County at the county’s own Welcome Center.
In addition to the local history, the Welcome Center will also display
Bicentennial materials, as well as the art show exhibit from April entitled “Symbols of
Mississippi.” Native American artifacts found within the County will be on display, as a gift to the Bicentennial efforts. Federal judge Michael P. Mills will make a presentation regarding the history of the Itawamba County Native Americans, their lives in the early 1800’s, and their exodus.

Monday Movie Nights at the Delta Blues Museum presents The Blues Brothers (1980)
2017-08-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley , Clarksdale , MS , 38614
August is John Lee Hooker Month at the Museum, and the blues legend makes an appearance in this iconic film–as do many other Mississippi blues artists. August 22, 2017, marks what would have been Hooker’s centennial birthday. Museum events planned for August include 30th Annual Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival performances and a special exhibit of John Lee Hooker artifacts and memorabilia in the Museum.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating – each screening will start at approximately 8:00pm.
This is apart of the monthly outdoor film series, “Monday Movie Nights: Celebrating Mississippi’s Music History and Heritage,” that reflects the state’s rich musical heritage in light of the Bicentennial. A brief discussion and/or “Question and Answer” session will be held prior to each screening, providing the audience context as to the movie’s connection to Delta Blues music as well as background on the importance of the film and its time and place in cinematic history.

Sunset Presentation of the Blues Documentary “M for Mississippi” in Deweese Park
2017-08-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Deweese Park, 802 Holland Ave , Philadelphia, MS, 39250, United States
Take part in the Neshoba County Red Clay Hills Bicentennial Celebration!
Bring the family. some chairs and blankets, to Deweese Park to join the Neshoba County Red Clay Hills Bicentennial Celebration in watching the interesting documentary, M for Mississippi at Sundown! (And maybe even get the chance to hear some live blues!)
Admission is free and concessions will be available for purchase.

Women of Mississippi on Film
2017-08-19 17:00 | Locals Restaurant & Bar, 309 North Lamar, Oxford, MS, United States
The Oxford Film Festival and Sarah Isom Center are teaming up to celebrate the image of the Mississippi women in the Centennial celebration. With 6 films as part of the monthly series, the two will screen a film and then lead a panel discussion about the main female protagonist in each film and the interpretation of the female in Mississippi through the context of the film. Panelist are Jamie Jarker, Melanie Addington and Theresa Starkey.
July 22nd
August 19th
September 23rd
