L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation March 20 - June 14, 2026 At the Mississippi Museum of Art L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation is the first major museum exhibition devoted to the art and life of the self-proclaimed “Unusual Artist” Ms. L.V. Hull (1942–2008). Born in McAdams, Mississippi, Hull merged artmaking and the Southern […]
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4 events,Be Part of History! Help Us Fill a Time Capsule! Our library is starting a fun new project called "Voices of Mid-Mississippi: A Community Time Capsule!" We want to save our thoughts and memories from today for people to open in the future—50 years from now, during the America 300 birthday celebration! What is a […] The Chamber of Commerce in Magee along with all interested clubs, organizations, churches, businesses and individuals will be collecting 250 items to donate to the Veterans Home to show appreciation for their part in our rich history. 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, […] |
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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, […] |
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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. |
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Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life, courage, and enduring influence of civil rights […] |
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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, […] |
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Celebrate the completion of the Seeds of Freedom Pavilion at the Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center. This space commemorates individuals and groups that have worked and sacrificed for food sovereignty and agricultural innovation right here in the Mississippi Delta. This area honors their lives and legacy and shows how our community has been actively […] |
4 events,Keepers of the Coast: Preserving Black History at the Pleasant Reed House OOMA will update the Pleasant Reed House into an accessible, permanent learning hub for Biloxi’s Black history. Funding restores the historic front door, builds three film rooms, completes ADA-forward A/V, and finishes the Joys & Blues of East Biloxi documentary. The rooms will […] |
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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, […] |
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5 events,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. […]
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The Columbia Freedom Festival is a premier Fourth of July celebration designed to bring together families, visitors, and communities from across the Gulf South for a day of patriotism, entertainment, and connection. Hosted by the City of Columbia, this annual event transforms downtown into a vibrant destination filled with live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, […] |
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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, […] |
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4 events,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 […]
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Celebrate America’s 250th at The MAX with a free performance by Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band. Led by “Fife Master” Shardé Thomas, granddaughter of the legendary Othar Turner, and percussionist Chris Mallory, their performance will honor freedom in all its forms: our nation’s independence, the emancipation of a people, and the creative spirit that […]
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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, […] |
