At noon Wednesday, February 12, author Jamila Minnicks and Jasmine MDAH education and outreach manager Jasmine Holmes will present “Black Settlements and Moonrise Over New Jessup” as part of the History Is Lunch series. This Wednesday program will explore Black settlements like Mound Bayou and their historical significance and the challenges of researching African American genealogy. 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. Copies of Moonrise Over New Jessup will be available for sale with a signing to follow. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
Join us on Saturday, September 20, for Discovery Day: Mississippi Storytellers, a family-friendly event highlighting Mississippi storytellers and their contribution to the arts through a multimedia presentation, writing activity, readings, and crafts. Starting at 11 a.m., this exciting day is specially designed for fourth through eighth grade students and their families at the Two Mississippi Museums. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.