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History Is Lunch: Mississippi Made: Industry and Innovation in the Magnolia State

At noon on Wednesday, June 3, Eric Hintz, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, will present reflections on regional innovation cultures while highlighting Mississippi’s significant contributions to American industry and innovation, as part of the History Is Lunch series. Visitors are also encouraged to view Mississippi Made, a special exhibit currently on display at the museums, sponsored by Wayne-Sanderson Farms. This free event will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Events

Stickball Demonstration

April 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for Stickball at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians. Casey Bigpond, member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will give a demonstration on the history, equipment, and game play of Native American stickball. This free event will include a hands-on demonstration as well as an opportunity to play. Clothing appropriate for an active outdoor environment is recommended. For more information, call 601-446-6502 or email info@natchezgrandvillage.com.

Tracing Your African American Ancestors: Genealogy Workshop

April 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Interested in expanding your knowledge on African American genealogy? Joyce Dixon-Lawson will lead a genealogy workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the William F. Winter Archives and History Building. This free event will discuss hands-on strategies for tracing the family lines of formerly enslaved individuals through probate records, wills, deeds, and census records.

Free Sundays at the Two Mississippi Museums

April 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson is free every Sunday.