History Is Lunch: Rick Cleveland and Bailey Howell, “Twelve Years in the NBA”

At noon on Wednesday, March 15, Rick Cleveland and Bailey Howell will present “Twelve Years in the NBA” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building and stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel.

History Is Lunch: Kathy Burnett and Monica Miller, “The Tacky South”

At noon on Wednesday, March 8, Katharine Burnett and Monica Miller will present “The Tacky South” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building and stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Book sales and signing to follow.

Board Meeting

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, the Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board will meet in the Charlotte Capers Building to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, call 601-576-6850, or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Board Meeting

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, the Mississippi Historic Preservation Professional Review Board will meet in the Charlotte Capers Building to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, call 601-576-6850, or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Banaha Bread Cooking Demonstration

Join us for Banaha Bread Cooking Demonstration at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians on Saturday, February 18, at noon. Tamela Solomon of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will lead the cooking demonstration. Banaha bread is a traditional food from the Choctaw people made with corn meal and served at traditional gatherings. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit info@natchezgrandvillage.com, or call 601-446-6502.

Family Days at the Two Mississippi Museums

Come visit the Two Mississippi Museums every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in February for activities designed for our youngest visitors. In honor of Black History Month, families are invited to participate in hands-on art activities, guided gallery experiences, and opportunities for families to explore stories of Black Mississippians featured in both museums. Activities will take place in the FedEx Exhibition Hall. For more information, call 601-576-6850, or email info@mdah.ms.gov.