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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 15, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the free Mississippi Made gallery talk at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, in the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Exhibition Hall at the Two Mississippi Museums. In connection with America250, this family-friendly event will highlight Mississippi’s legacy in entertainment.

October 18, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

October 18, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a free event featuring a screening of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums. This 78-minute documentary explores the life and career of Virginia Wing, a Chinese American actress from Marks, Mississippi.