For 75 years, children have been captivated by “Curious George.” Much is known about “George,” but little is know about his creators. The lived of Margret and H.A. Rey are as interesting as the little monkey they created-if not more so. This presentation by Ellen H. Ruffin will examine their lived- […]

William Arinder will lead this living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed, built their homes, produced and cooked their food, the use of flintlock rifles for hunting and protection of their homesteads, building fire using flint-and-steel, grinding corn in hollow stumps, children’s homemade toys and music […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Virtual opening conversation with Alieza Durena, Princeton Eviction Lab. Details TBA.