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History Is Lunch: Noah Saterstrom and Stephen Parks, “What Became of Dr. Smith? A Life Rediscovered”

At noon on Wednesday, July 31, Noah Saterstrom and Stephen Parks will present “What Became of Dr. Smith? A Life Rediscovered” 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. Book sales and signing to follow.

Upcoming Events

October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon Wednesday, October 15, Melody Golding, author, photographer, and artist, will share personal insights and firsthand accounts from Mississippians who survived Hurricane Katrina as part of the History Is Lunch Series. Golding’s portraits capture not only the storm’s damage but also the resilience of the people forced to rebuild their lives. 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.

October 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The board of trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will convene for an annual public reception.

October 17, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

How can art help communities heal after disaster? Join us for a panel discussion exploring the power of creativity and resilience on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Presented in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums and the Walter Anderson Museum, this program is part of the 20th-anniversary commemoration of Hurricane Katrina.