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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi: Magee Chamber of Commerce America 250 Service Project
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-magee-chamber-of-commerce-america-250-service-project/
LOCATION:Magee Chamber of Commerce\, 117 1st Ave NW\, Magee\, MS\, 39111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Meridian
DESCRIPTION:Spark! Places of Innovation exhibit in Meridian\n \nJoin MHC in Meridian for the Spark! Places of Innovation tour of Mississippi! \nJuly 4-August15\, 2026\nSoule Steam Museum  \n601-693-9905 | industrialheritagemuseum.com\nExhibit hours: \nAcross 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! \nABOUT SPARK!:\nThe 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. \nSpark! 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.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/spark-places-of-innovation-exhibit-in-meridian/
LOCATION:Soule’ Steam Works\, 1808 4th Street\, Meridian \, MS 
ORGANIZER;CN="Soule Steam Works":MAILTO:soulelivesteam@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - July 4th Celebration with Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th at The MAX with a free performance by Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band. \n \n\nLed 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 defines Mississippi’s global artistic impact. \nCome early and shop fresh produce at Earth’s Bounty\, plus enjoy free admission to The MAX (special hours: 9 am-3 pm). \nStop by the Alexander Family Church Gallery to view an episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood featuring Othar Turner\, Jessie Mae Hemphill\, and Abe Young\, legends of Mississippi Hill Country fife and drum music\, on loop through August 1 (courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions). \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-july-4th-celebration-with-rising-stars-fife-and-drum-band/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The MAX":MAILTO:info@msarts.org
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi – Mississippi250
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nDates: \n\nSunday\, June 7\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 14\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026\, from 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-mississippi250-5/
LOCATION:The Grove Stage\, University of Mississippi\, 49 University Ave\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Yoknapatawpha Arts Council":MAILTO:yacdirector@gmail.com
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