History
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
Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US exhibit at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United StatesThe Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System is hosting the traveling exhibit Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US, organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, from June 26-August 21, 2026. The Who Can Vote? exhibition examines voting rights, emphasizing the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government … Continued
