# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: At noon on Wednesday, February 18, author Kamel King and Mississippi blues musician Dexter Allen will present the deep musical roots of Jackson, Mississippi as part of the History Is Lunch series. Through stories of mentorship, reverence, and resilience, King and Allen will explore Jackson’s role as a vibrant hub of creativity, where small clubs and juke joints have nurtured talent that continues to shape music on a global scale. In his book, "Jacktown USA: The Capital City of American Music", King highlights how emerging artists across pop, country, rock, and hip-hop genres honor the legends who paved the way. 

This free event will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/history-is-lunch-kamel-king-and-dexter-allen-jacktown-the-sound-of-soul-grit-and-legacy/200029681635936
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, literary-art, live-music, dance, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jackson
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Two Mississippi Museums
- **lat**: 32.301262630871
- **long**: -90.177907681338
- **full address**: Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St,Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy" being held?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy" takes place on Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St,Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy"?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy" is organized by Mississippi Department of Archives & History.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History Is Lunch: Kamel King and Dexter Allen, "Jacktown: The Sound of Soul, Grit, and Legacy" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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