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Tougaloo Nine Anniversary Flash Tour

Learn about the impact of the Tougaloo Nine during a fifteen-minute flash tour at the Two Mississippi Museums at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29. In honor of the sixty-fourth anniversary of the Tougaloo Nine, civil-rights era photographer Jerry Keahey Sr. will speak about his experience working with and capturing iconic images of the Tougaloo Nine. The Tougaloo Nine was a group of nine undergraduate students at Tougaloo College, then named Tougaloo Southern Christian College, who staged sit-ins at the all-White Jackson Main Library in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, contact 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. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

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.