Join us Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums to embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the MDAH Historic Objects Collection led by Nan Prince, MDAH director of collections, and Hong Li, MDAH collections manager. Attendees will meet in the lobby of the Two Mississippi Museums. Space is limited to the first twenty-five attendees. Register here. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
Kickstart your summer with our Summer Music Series Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums. The June edition of this series will feature Marta Szlubowska, a violinist with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
Join us for a Sunday Screening showcase featuring Mississippi History Day student films from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. The screening will feature two thirty-minute films: Masterminds of the Movement and Mississippi Turning: The Pivotal Role of School Desegregation in a Southern Town. These award-winning student documentaries will be screened alongside a selection by SaraCaroline Jones, director of photography at Red Squared.
Inspired by the freedom schools of 1964, campers will deepen their understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact on the world as they learn the stories of local heroes in their communities. Students will discover the dynamics of leadership within communities, the meaning of civic duty, and the empowering act of voting during camp. Registration is $150 for the two-week camp and includes lunch and two snacks each day.
Campers will dive into the dynamic world of “Democracy in Progress,” learning the ins and outs of campaigning, voting, and civic engagement. Through hands-on experiences like mock elections, behind-the-scenes museum tours, and inspiring guest speakers, campers will develop the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on their community.
Campers will dive into the dynamic world of “Democracy in Progress,” learning the ins and outs of campaigning, voting, and civic engagement. Through hands-on experiences like mock elections, behind-the-scenes museum tours, and inspiring guest speakers, campers will develop the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on their community.
Join us for Juneteenth Jubilee at the Two Mississippi Museums! Sponsored by Ingalls Shipbuilding, this evening program will celebrate community, culture, and Black history on Thursday, June 19th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live performances, line dancing, yard games, a kids zone, and more! Visitors can also explore the museum with a special Juneteenth-themed educational guide and flash tour. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
Learn how to preserve precious artifacts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, for our Community Curation Day in the orientation room of the William F. Winter Archives and History Building. Laura Heller, MDAH acquisitions and collections coordinator, will demonstrate how to best preserve books, documents, and artifacts. Visitors may bring in materials for advice on how to preserve, store, and display documents and items. Archival materials will be available for a limited time. This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
Join us for “Gallery Talk: Through the Lens of Melody Golding” Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums. Photographer and guest curator Melody Golding will share personal insights regarding her journey capturing images of the disaster, reconstruction, and resilience post Hurricane Katrina along with Alison Steiner, a coastal resident whose home is depicted in the Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs By Melody Golding exhibit.
Learn how to paint “en plein air” on the Eudora Welty House & Garden lawn Saturday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m. Susan Patton, an award-winning artist, will conduct an oil painting workshop outdoors, helping participants to draw inspiration from nature to craft their artwork. Registration for each participant is ninety-five dollars. To register, reach out to Patton at susanpattonart@gmail.com. For more information, call 601-353-7762 or email info@eudoraweltyhouse.com.