# Event Details - **Event Name**: Words on Water - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A two-week experience bringing together readers, students, educators, and community leaders for discussions and a guided canoeing trip.About this EventJoin the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Words on Water: Reading, Reflection and Journeying on the Mississippi.” This two-week experience will bring together readers, students, educators, and community leaders for thoughtful discussions and a guided canoe journey along the Mississippi River near Clarksdale.Participants will begin with conversations at the historic Cutrer Mansion centered on W. Ralph Eubanks’ acclaimed book When It’s Darkness on the Delta, then take those reflections onto the water with expert guides from Quapaw Canoe Company. The journey culminates in a special riverside dialogue with Eubanks himself, connecting story, history, and place in a powerful shared experience.This program is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is supported by the National Humanities Center.Registration is free and includes a copy of When It’s Darkness on the Delta, but space is limited to just 20 participants, and attendees must commit to all four discussion dates on April 7, 14, 21, and 25. If you’re ready to read deeply, paddle boldly, and engage Mississippi’s stories “between the lines,” we encourage you to sign up today and secure your place on this unforgettable river journey. The deadline for entry is March 29.For more information, email Rei Lott at rlott@mhc.state.ms.us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clarksdale/words-on-water/100001983820148467 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Clarksdale - **state**: MS - **country**: United States - **location**: Cutrer Mansion - **lat**: 34.2070654 - **long**: -90.5751792 - **full address**: Cutrer Mansion, 109 Clark Street, Clarksdale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Words on Water - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b231082140d680557d1911ea406730b4fc47f6a4743945bfb4da1d143cbf99e8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5a657b-gmir.jpg?v=1772202773 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Words on Water being held? - **A:** Words on Water takes place on Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cutrer Mansion, 109 Clark Street, Clarksdale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Words on Water? - **A:** Words on Water is organized by Mississippi Humanities Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Words on Water is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clarksdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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