Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums Saturday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 20, to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Night of Culture will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, January 19. The National Day of Racial Healing will take place on Tuesday, January 20. Free admission throughout the weekend provided by FedEx.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Free Admission All Day
- Gallery talks from Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins
- Themed crafts for families
Monday, January 19, 2026
- Free Admission All Day
- 6 p.m. - Night of Culture
- “A Carefully Calculated Murder”
Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium
This 45-minute theatrical production performance by Meridian High School is based on the true story of the June 1964 Mississippi murders of three civil rights workers: James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman. The play is written by Randy Ferino and co-directed by Meridian High School student Tyler Hopson. - Vocal performances by Carmen Washington
- Spoken word performances by Amanda Furdge
- “A Carefully Calculated Murder”
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
National Day of Racial Healing
- Free Admission All Day
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Panel Discussion
Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium
The Two Mississippi Museums will partner with Foundation for the Mid South for a National Day of Racial Healing program during the lunch hour. This panel discussion on faith and philanthropy, honoring activists Rims and Judy Barber, will take place in the auditorium. This program will also include free lunch provided by the Foundation for the Mid South - 4 - 5:30 p.m. Reflective Happy Hour
Two Mississippi Museums lobby
The Two Mississippi Museums will host a reflective happy hour in the lobby for attendees to share stories and reflections on the Barbers' legacy. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation established the National Day of Racial Healing as a time to contemplate our shared values and promote building trust in communities.
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