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Hezekiah Watkins’ Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Hezekiah Watkins' birthday at the Two Mississippi Museums on Sunday, September 1. On this free admission day, Watkins will share his experience during the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement at noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Copies of Watkins' Pushing Forward: The Story of Mississippi's Youngest Freedom Rider and t-shirts will be available for purchase with a book signing available. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

October 22, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon Wednesday, October 22, Jay Wesley, author of Choctaw Traditions: Stories of the Life and Customs of the Mississippi Choctaw, and Eddie Johnson, a tribal member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will discuss a collection of stories from all nine Choctaw communities that captures the rich detail and complexity of Choctaw life as part of the History Is Lunch series.

October 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for Trick or Treat and Day of the Dead 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 Dia de los Muertos cultural demonstration from members of the Mississippi Hispanic Association.

October 26, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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