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Sunday Screening of I Believe I'll Go Back Home: Robert Johnson's Copiah County Roots and Living Legacy

Join us for a Sunday Screening of I Believe I'll Go Back Home: Robert Johnson's Copiah County Roots and Living Legacy at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 8, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Directed and produced by Samantha Davidson Green, the 28-minute film documents the roots and legacy of blues artist Robert Johnson through stories from his family. The program also will feature remarks by Green and co-producer Antonio Tarrell as well as musical performances by Robert Johnson’s grandson, Steven Johnson, and Mississippi-based guitarist Brian Ballou. Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums is free every Sunday. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Upcoming Events

April 16, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for History Happy Hour on Thursday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. with live music by Groove Factor, food from Primos Cafe, and a cash bar at the Two Mississippi Museums. This free event will feature components from the 2020 temporary exhibit Mississippi Distilled: Prohibition, Piety, and Politics

April 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

April 22, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A panel from the Mississippi Press Association will discuss the impact of community journalism across Mississippi over the past 160 years at noon on Wednesday, April 22, as part of the History Is Lunch series. Panelists include Anita Lee, Natalie Perkins, Jamie Patterson, and moderator Charles Overby.