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Sunday Screening of A Life in Blues: James 'Super Chikan' Johnson

Join us for a screening of James 'Super Chikan' Johnson: A Life in Blues at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The film celebrates the life of James 'Super Chikan' Johnson, whose musical career has touched those living in the South and beyond. This film delves into how Southern culture has influenced Johnson, and how his own unique spin of blues music reflects his life in the South. The run time for this film is 79 minutes. Following the screening, a Q&A session will feature director Mark Rankin and James 'Super Chikan' Johnson. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

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.

October 28, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us Tuesday, October 28, 11 a.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums to embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the MDAH Historic Objects Collection led by Nan Prince, MDAH director of collections, and Hong Li, MDAH collections manager. Attendees will meet in the lobby of the Two Mississippi Museums.