Events

Join us for Mom’s Morning at the Museums, in partnership with Jackson Motherhood, at the Two Mississippi Museums on October 29, at 10 a.m. Children will enjoy a live puppet show in the classroom while moms participate in a flash tour of one of our galleries. Afterwards, moms will gather for light refreshments while children have time to play and explore on the museum lawn. This event is designed to create a welcoming space for caregivers to connect, recharge, and engage with Mississippi history in a family-friendly setting. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

At noon Wednesday, October 29, the History Is Lunch series will feature a special preview of The American Revolution: A film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This forty-five-minute preview of the six-part, twelve-hour documentary presents the story of the men and women of the revolutionary generation, their fight for independence, and the birth of the United States. Following the screening, Nancy Carpenter, development director for Mississippi’s America250 programming, will discuss the state’s plans to celebrate America250. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Join us for Trick or Treat and Dia de los Muertos at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore Mississippi’s history and Mexican heritage with our museum gallery guide, themed crafts and games, and a cultural demonstration from members of the Mississippi Hispanic Association. Visit our Trick or Treat and Day of the Dead activity stations for spirited holiday fun and a screening of Coco in the auditorium at 1 p.m. Admission to the museums is free for anyone wearing a costume during the event hours. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

In honor of the 108th anniversary of Fannie Lou Hamer’s birthday, education staff from the Two Mississippi Museums will host free flash tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. Fannie Lou Hamer was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, known for her relentless fight for voting rights and economic justice. Despite facing ongoing oppression, her unwavering activism left a lasting impact on civil rights and social justice. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Enjoy free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, October 11, during the Mississippi State Fair. This special day, sponsored by City of Jackson Mayor John Horhn in commemoration of America250, is the perfect opportunity to explore the stories that shaped our state and nation. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Enjoy free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums on Friday, October 10, during the Mississippi State Fair. This special day, sponsored by Nancy and Ray Neilsen in commemoration of America250, is the perfect opportunity to explore the stories that shaped our state and nation. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Enjoy free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums on Friday, October 3, during the Mississippi State Fair. This special day, sponsored by Hitachi Energy in commemoration of America250, is the perfect opportunity to explore the stories that shaped our state and nation. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Do you have artifacts that tell a family story or illuminate a piece of Mississippi history? Join us for Community Curation Day: Donating Family Artifacts and Papers at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building. Laura Heller, acquisitions and collections coordinator, will explain MDAH's collections policy. This event will also serve as a great opportunity to donate documents and historic objects, so bring your artifacts and memorabilia to be considered for MDAH collections. Space is limited, so register here. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Bring your mats for free, weekly, adult yoga on Tuesdays, September 30 through October 28, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Maya Morris will lead these classes, beginning with an intention based on a quote from Eudora Welty's writing. For more information, visit https://welty.mdah.ms.gov/events-calendar or call 601-353-7762.