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History Is Lunch: Bruce Watson, “Freedom Summer from the Ground Up in Mississippi”

At noon on Wednesday, July 24, Bruce Watson will present “Freedom Summer from the Ground Up in Mississippi.” 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. Click here to find out about all Freedom Summer events at the Two Mississippi Museums.

Upcoming Events

November 15, 2025, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season at our Holiday Open House at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, at the Two Mississippi Museums. This free event will feature music, vendors, and refreshments provided by Nick Wallace Culinary.

November 16, 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.

November 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us at noon on Wednesday, November 19, for History Is Lunch as teachers and students who helped lay the foundation for Head Start share their stories of the program’s early years. What began in 1965 as an experiment in early childhood education has grown into a nationwide program that today serves nearly 20,000 low-income children and families across Mississippi.