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History Is Lunch: Sally Wolff-King, "Holly Springs' Influence on William Faulkner's Fiction"

At noon Wednesday, October 8, Sally Wolff-King will discuss her book, William Faulkner in Holly Springs, which uncovers new information about Faulkner’s sources and examines how the people and culture in Holly Springs influenced the Nobel Laureate and the literature he produced as part of the History Is Lunch series. 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 William Faulkner in Holly Springs will be available for sale with a book signing to follow. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

October 22, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon Wednesday, October 22, Jay Wesley, author of Choctaw Traditions: Stories of the Life and Customs of the Mississippi Choctaw, and Eddie Johnson, a tribal member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will discuss a collection of stories from all nine Choctaw communities that captures the rich detail and complexity of Choctaw life as part of the History Is Lunch series.

October 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for Trick or Treat and Day of the Dead at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore Mississippi’s history and Mexican heritage with our museum gallery guide, themed crafts and games, and a Dia de los Muertos cultural demonstration from members of the Mississippi Hispanic Association.

October 26, 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.