The Two Mississippi Museums will host a Sunday Screening of two short films, Okay, Mr. Ray! and Ray Lum: Mule Trader from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The run time for these films is 14 minutes each. The screening will be held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. The short films explore the history of Mississippi, providing a glimpse into Southern manhood, community, and livelihood through the lens of a livestock trader. They also share an overarching sense of "place" and how the environment can contribute to the human experience. A Q&A with author Bill Ferris, Ashley Melzer, director of Okay, Mr. Ray!; Betsy Lipscomb, Ray Lum’s grand-niece; and Henry Harris, a descendant of mule trader Squire Harris. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a free admission weekend on Saturday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 20, sponsored by FedEx. Activities for families and community members include themed crafts and gallery talks from Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins.