Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration

Columbus, MS, United States

"...a day long to be remembered..." -Cyrus Green Celebrate the anniversary of Emancipation in Lowndes County and neighboring communities at Historic Sandfield Cemetery. This event is a research/performance project presented by MSMS Voices in Harmony and MSMS African American History Class. Festivities will include: 5:30 p.m.  |  State Historic Marker Dedication 6:00 p.m.  |  Performance … Continued

Tales from the Crypt

Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United States

A one-of-a-kind performance awaits at Friendship Cemetery during the Tales of the Crypt drama. This graveyard tour reenacts notable personalities from Columbus who were present at Decoration Day inspiring the poem, The Blue and the Gray.   This award-winning performance is produced by students of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) and has … Continued

Tales from the Crypt

Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United States

A one-of-a-kind performance awaits at Friendship Cemetery during the Tales of the Crypt drama. This graveyard tour reenacts notable personalities from Columbus who were present at Decoration Day inspiring the poem, The Blue and the Gray.   This award-winning performance is produced by students of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) and has … Continued

Tales from the Crypt

Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United States

A one-of-a-kind performance awaits at Friendship Cemetery during the Tales of the Crypt drama. This graveyard tour reenacts notable personalities from Columbus who were present at Decoration Day inspiring the poem, The Blue and the Gray.   This award-winning performance is produced by students of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) and has … Continued

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Tales from the Crypt

Friendship Cemetery 1400 Fourth Street South, Columbus, MS, United States

A one-of-a-kind performance awaits at Friendship Cemetery during the Tales of the Crypt drama. This graveyard tour reenacts notable personalities from Columbus who were present at Decoration Day inspiring the poem, The Blue and the Gray. This award-winning performance is produced by students of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) and has been … Continued

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