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Sunday Screening of An Ordinary Hero

Join us for a screening of An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. This film explores the life of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, who witnessed the realities of segregation and racism firsthand and participated in the Civil Rights Movement. At just 19 years old, Mulholland had participated in more than three dozen protests and was incarcerated on death row at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman after joining the Freedom Rides. Mulholland’s son, Loki, produced the film about his mother’s civil rights activism. Both are scheduled to attend the screening. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

October 15, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon Wednesday, October 15, Melody Golding, author, photographer, and artist, will share personal insights and firsthand accounts from Mississippians who survived Hurricane Katrina as part of the History Is Lunch Series. Golding’s portraits capture not only the storm’s damage but also the resilience of the people forced to rebuild their lives.

October 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The board of trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will convene for an annual public reception.

October 17, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

How can art help communities heal after disaster? Join us for a panel discussion exploring the power of creativity and resilience on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Presented in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums and the Walter Anderson Museum, this program is part of the 20th-anniversary commemoration of Hurricane Katrina.