Voting Rights Act of 1965 Anniversary

Name: Voting Rights Act of 1965 Anniversary
Start: 2025-08-06T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Two Mississippi Museums

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

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Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

Two Mississippi Museums

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Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am (CDT)

Two Mississippi Museums

Jackson, United States

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Voting Rights Act of 1965 Anniversary

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on Wednesday, August 6, the Two Mississippi Museums will host a gallery talk at 10 a.m. with former state senator David Jordan, the "History Is Lunch: Voting Rights Act 60" program at noon, and a 2 p.m. flash tour led by museum education staff. Join us to learn more about the efforts of Mississippi civil rights activists to secure federal protections for Black citizens’ right to vote!

These events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email .

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Voting Rights Act of 1965 Anniversary

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am