Sandfield Cemetery
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
Eighth of May Celebration
Sandfield Cemetery Columbus, MS, United States
The Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration
Sandfield Cemetery Columbus, MS, United StatesOn the historic Emancipation Day celebrated throughout east Mississippi, student researchers from the MS School for Mathematics & Science celebrate local history on the anniversary of Emancipation in Lowndes County and neighboring communities. A performance with music and dramatic vignettes, the project has been featured in national publications and on HBO. The event begins at … Continued
