History
America250 Quilt Display
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United StatesFrom March 2 through April 30, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will showcase a special quilt exhibition in recognition of America 250 and Quilting Heritage Month. For decades, the Library has proudly partnered with local quilting guilds to highlight the skill and creativity of our community’s artisans. The library is honored to continue this tradition … Continued
Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles by Dr. Susannah J. Ural
Columbus Lowndes Public Library 314 7th Street North, Columbus, MS, United StatesDr. Susannah J. Ural will open the traveling exhibit Freedom: A History of US with her talk Civil War Era Mississippians Debate America’s Founding Principles on Tuesday, April 7 at 12 noon at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. The Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi (CWRGM) project is a collection of the state’s … Continued
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Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United StatesColonial Tea Party
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United StatesJoin Jeanette Watts; historical dance consultant, writer, and actress; as she hosts the colonial tea party of the century! While enjoying brunch and sipping tea, Watts will teach guests about 18th century manners and clothing. This event will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 10am at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library … Continued
Stella Shouting Contest
Inspired by Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire," the annual Stella Shouting Contest is a local and visitor favorite. Register during Catfish in the Alley from 12-3. Sponsored by Columbus Arts Council and Tennessee Williams Tribute.
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Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United StatesSpanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom by Dr. Christian Pinnen
Columbus Lowndes Public Library 314 7th Street North, Columbus, MS, United StatesDr. Christian Pinnen will present Spanish Dons in Colonial Mississippi: The Spanish roots of Mississippi’s Cotton Kingdom on Thursday, April 16 at 12 noon at the downtown branch of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. Spain has a short, but important part in Mississippi’s history. Between 1779 and 1798, Spanish administrators sought to wrangle profits and people in … Continued
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Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United StatesThe American Revolution in the Gulf South by Dr. Max Grivno
MUWDr. Max Grivno will present The American Revolution in the Gulf South on Monday April 20 at 6pm at Mississippi University for Women. The history of the American Revolution along the Gulf South is seldom told. Although most of the Europeans who called the region were sympathetic to the British — or at least hoped to remain … Continued
“The Times that Try Men’s Souls” The American Revolution by Ken Burns
MUW's Nissan AuditoriumMississippi University for Women will present the third episode titled "The Times that Try Men's Souls" from the new Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution on April 27 at 6pm in the Nissan Auditorium in Parkinson Hall. This episode covers the period from July 1776 to January 1777. The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces … Continued
The Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration
Sandfield Cemetery Columbus, MS, United StatesSince 2005, students at The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) have commemorated the struggles, contributions and legacy of area African Americans through song, spoken word, and dramatic performance in Sandfield Cemetery. Primary and secondary document research by students in the MSMS African American History class as well as Mr. Yarborough is utilized in … Continued
