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History Is Lunch: Brittany Myburgh, "Art as Archive: The History and Legacy of the Jackson State University Art Collection."

At noon on Wednesday, January 21, art historian Dr. Brittany Myburgh will highlight the permanent collection at Jackson State University’s Art Department as part of the History Is Lunch series. The collection traces the history of the department and reflects the university’s role in fostering cultural engagement. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will 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

January 11, 2026, 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.

January 14, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon on Wednesday, January 14, author Aram Goudsouzian will present “Everybody Should Have Their March: Civil Rights and Black Power in 1966” as part of the History Is Lunch series. Goudsouzian will explore the turning point in the civil rights era when national civil rights leaders continued the “March Against Fear” after James Meredith was shot on the second day.

January 17, 2026, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a free admission weekend on Saturday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 20, sponsored by FedEx. Activities for families and community members include themed crafts and gallery talks from Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins.