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History Is Lunch: Anne Marshall, "Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University"

At noon Wednesday, April 16, Anne Marshall, executive director at the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, will explore how the Grant collection found its home in Mississippi, examine Grant’s complex reputation throughout history, and provide insights into plans for the library’s freestanding building.  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. 

Upcoming Events

April 16, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for History Happy Hour on Thursday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. with live music by Groove Factor, food from Primos Cafe, and a cash bar at the Two Mississippi Museums. This free event will feature components from the 2020 temporary exhibit Mississippi Distilled: Prohibition, Piety, and Politics

April 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

April 22, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A panel from the Mississippi Press Association will discuss the impact of community journalism across Mississippi over the past 160 years at noon on Wednesday, April 22, as part of the History Is Lunch series. Panelists include Anita Lee, Natalie Perkins, Jamie Patterson, and moderator Charles Overby.