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MDAH Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Public Reception

The board of trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will convene for an annual public reception. The public reception is set for Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. at the Old Capitol Museum, 100 State St. The board meeting, which is also public, will be Oct. 17, at 9 a.m., on the second floor of the Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North State St. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

June 3, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon on Wednesday, June 3, Eric Hintz, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, will present reflections on regional innovation cultures while highlighting Mississippi’s significant contributions to American industry and innovation, as part of the History Is Lunch series.

June 6, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for Discovery Day: Art History, a free family-friendly event highlighting the many forms of artistic expression found across Mississippi and how they shaped the state’s cultural story through a multimedia presentation, hands-on crafts, and a flash tour of the Mississippi Made exhibit.

June 7, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson is free every Sunday.