Events

Stickball Demonstration

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

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

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